Financial Controller

Job Opportunity: Financial Controller (Southern Malaysia)

Salary Range: RM13,000 – RM16,000

Company: YBS International Berhad

Location Coverage: Muar, Malacca, Johor Bahru (candidate may select one base location and travel to other sites)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Collaboration: Close partnership with Group Financial Controller (Penang HQ)

About YBS International Berhad

YBS International Berhad is a fast-growing, public-listed company with diversified operations in precision engineering, electronics manufacturing services (EMS), and advanced assembly solutions. We are actively expanding through strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strengthening our regional footprint and driving sustainable growth.

Joining YBS means becoming part of a forward-looking organization that values innovation, operational excellence, and global collaboration.

Position Overview

The Financial Controller (Southern Malaysia) will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of YBS's Southern operations. Covering Muar, Malacca, and Johor Bahru, this role ensures financial discipline, compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting group-wide strategies during an exciting phase of expansion through M&A.

You will act as a strategic partner to operations and management, delivering insights, strengthening controls, and driving continuous improvement in financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions for the Southern region.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting in compliance with MFRS and group policies.
• Consolidate financial performance across sites for Group CFO reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and cost structures to sustain growth.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Drive annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis with corrective recommendations.
• Partner with operational leaders to enhance profitability.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen internal control frameworks across all sites.
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations and audit requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulators.

4. Business Partnering

• Collaborate with plant managers and functional heads to support decisions.
• Provide financial leadership in new initiatives, investments, and M&A projects.
• Align reporting standards with Group Financial Controller (Penang).

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams across Southern Malaysia.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
• Ensure succession planning and talent development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW) preferred.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within manufacturing/EMS.
• Strong knowledge of MFRS, taxation, and compliance.
• Proven experience in multi-site financial management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates are encourage to email their resume and relevant certificates to:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM13, RM16,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Johor Bahru: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Your Expected Salary

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person