Controller - Regional Financial Operations

4 days ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia SWIFT Full time

About Our Community

At SWIFT, we're proud to serve a community of over 12,000 banks and financial institutions across 200+ countries and legal territories. Our mission is to find a better way for the global financial community to move value securely, reliably, and efficiently.

For six decades, we've been committed to innovation, collaboration, and trust. Today, our work has never been more critical as we navigate the complexities of the modern financial ecosystem.

Job Summary

We're seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Head of Regional Financial Controlling. As a key member of our global finance team, you'll be responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, and governance for our global entities.

Your expertise will help us drive operational excellence, foster a collaborative team culture, and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders. You'll play a critical role in balancing the demands of timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare comprehensive financial statements, adhering to local and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including statutory audits and filings.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to achieve audit-ready status.

Financial Management

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance working capital management, reduce costs, and boost efficiency.
  • Design and enforce financial controls and policies to mitigate risk.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team of 10 professionals.
  • Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.

Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals align with business objectives.
  • Act as the primary finance contact for regional leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Present financial results and strategic recommendations to senior management.

System Optimization & Innovation

  • Implement and optimize financial systems, including ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, S4/HANA).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and key change programs, focusing on operationalization, efficiencies, and controls as well as improving customer/employee experience.
  • Explore the use of AI for financial reporting and analysis.
  • Partner with broader Finance and collaborate with other departments on strategic priorities.

Education & Experience

  • A university undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.

Language Skills

English is a requirement.


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