Financial Controller Asia (kl Based)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description


Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It\xe2\x80\x99s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It\xe2\x80\x99s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you\xe2\x80\x99re someone who cares, there\xe2\x80\x99s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.Great Place to Work\xc2\xae
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Forbes Best-in-State EmployerFinancial Controller - Asia (KL based)The Financial Controller \xe2\x80\x93 Asia is responsible for all finance and accounting operations in the region. This shall include directing, execution and control of the region\xe2\x80\x99s financial process / data, management reviews, risk management, consolidations, treasury and reporting.To have ownership of all financial matters within the region (9 business units) and support the regional management team in strategic and profitable development of the business. The role will also have decision making ability and is required to always maintain a professional approach with integrity and Sedgwick\xe2\x80\x99s interest in mind.Financial Reporting & Control

  • Manage country finance teams to ensure timely reporting to group finance
  • Review internal controls and ensure compliance and sound procedures are in place at all times
  • Develop policies and procedures to streamline accounting functions and aligned with group policies and government legislations
  • Balance sheet review across all business units
  • Managing US GAAP and statutory reporting including annual audit
  • Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance in each country
  • Handle all taxation issues and ensure tax compliance and timely preparation and filing of corporate income tax and indirect taxes
Cash Management and Funding
  • Lead working capital management across the region
  • Preparation and review of cash flow forecasts
  • Working closely with corporate treasury in maintaining controls on payments, authority levels and management of bank accounts
  • Managing relationships with banks and other external stakeholders
Other
  • Special projects: ongoing development of regional finance hub in Malaysia
  • Special projects: regional role out of SAP
  • Working closely with Group finance colleagues to share and develop best practice
  • To develop, coach, motivate and empower the finance team at different level
Requirements
  • A recognised degree or professional qualification in Accountancy - CPA or CA
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting / controllership function, preferably in a regional capacity.
  • Practical knowledge of major global accounting and regulatory standards and regional corporate tax laws
  • Experience in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  • Strong systems skills, with experience of implementation of finance systems desirable
  • A background in the service, outsourced, fee earning, professional services industries would be a distinct advantage
  • Understanding of the insurance industry is desirable but not essential
  • Strong attention to details for reviewing documents and policies.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Strong communicator and presentation skills
  • Positive attitude, self-motivated and team player with willingness to help others beyond their formal role
  • Strong work ethic and exercise upmost discretion when dealing with confidential information
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1071124
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Education
    Not mentioned