Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Regional Financial Controller

 Job Description:

About Us

Our client is a leading constructor of mission-critical facilities, specializing in the development and construction of state-of-the-art data centers. As we expand our footprint across the high-growth markets of Southeast Asia, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and drive strategic growth.


Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Reporting:

  • Establish and maintain a robust financial control environment across all SEA entities, ensuring compliance with group policies, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.
  • Oversee the consolidation of financial results for the SEA region, delivering timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
  • Ensure accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion method), cost control, WIP reporting, and profitability analysis for each data center project.

2. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

  • Manage regional cash flow, working capital, and financing requirements for ongoing construction projects.
  • Oversee intercompany funding, foreign exchange exposure, and banking relationships in the region.
  • Implement and monitor stringent controls over project-related expenditures.

3. Tax, Compliance & Audit:

  • Ensure full compliance with all local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external advisors.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring a clean and efficient audit process.
  • Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.


Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
  • It is best to have extensive experience in the construction or engineering industry, with specific expertise in the accounting for large-scale, complex projects.
  • Preferably with verifiable professional work experience in the following regions: Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, or the UAE/Dubai.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.