Financial Controller

15 hours ago

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia YBS International Berhad Full time

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

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.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis


• Drive annual budgets and rolling forecasts.


• Provide variance analysis with corrective recommendations.


• Partner with operational leaders to enhance profitability.

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.

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).

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.


• 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.

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