Entity Controller

Job Summary:

• Responsible for financial reporting, regulatory reporting and analysis of legal entity performance in accordance with laws and regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place to safeguard assets, maintain accuracy of accounting records and comply with internal procedures and accounting rules.
• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis team on forecasts, annual budgets and strategic plans.

• Provide oversight and technical guidance on tax matters, ensuring compliance with all statutory tax obligations and supporting management with tax-related insights.

• Handle and respond to tax queries from auditors, authorities, and internal stakeholders.

• To assist the Head of Finance in other day-to-day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of entity financial statements including consolidated financial statements in accordance with MFRS/SFRS, laws and regulations and internal operating procedures. Ensure the integrity and completeness of financial data and disclosures. Review and approve standard or recurring journal entries prepared by accounting operations team.  Ensure that non-recurring or non-standard journal entries are prepared, reviewed, approved and posted in the financial systems on time.  Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are prepared, reconciled and approved monthly, including follow ups and action plans for closure of open items.  Ensure that monthly financial reports and reporting schedules are accurate and submitted to Headquarter promptly.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse variance against plan/prior/forecast to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.  Perform profitability analysis by outlets and brand to identify trends and support decision-making.  Ensure that trend analysis of expenses are performed.
• Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company laws and tax laws.  Liaise with auditors, company secretaries, tax agents and other professionals.  Ensure accurate and timely filing of company returns, tax returns and tax payments.  Identify opportunities for tax planning.
• Audit Management:Coordinate and manage the audit process with external auditors, internal auditors and Headquarter Accounting Team, including planning, scheduling, and providing requested documentation.  Address audit findings and recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
• Cash Management: Support Treasury Section on cash flows and liquidity by forecasting cash needs and monitoring cash balances.  Ensure adequate funding for operational and capital requirements.
• Financial System and Processes: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.  Identify opportunities to for process improvements and automation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, sales, procurement, operations, HR and IT, to gather information, resolve issues, and support business objectives.  Provide financial expertise and guidance to non-finance stakeholders as needed.  Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and address stakeholders' inquiries and concerns.

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum Degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional Degree in ACCA/CIMA/MIA is preferred.
• At least 1 to 3 years of working experience in similar capacity years of audit/tax experience is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Solid understanding and knowledge of MFRS and tax compliance in Malaysia, experience in Singapore reporting and tax compliance environment would be an advantage.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex tax queries, with sound technical knowledge of corporate tax, withholding tax, SST/GST, and transfer pricing principles. Experience in ERP system and strong spreadsheet skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate with various teams locally and regionally.
• Professional scepticism - possess a questioning mind and being alert to potential misstatement.
• Logical and critical thinking, strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to details.
• Possess high level of integrity and commitment to complete tasks with sense of urgency.
• Independent, proactive and self-motivated to achieve personal and company goals.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and effective time management skills to meet deadlines.