Senior Manager, Controlling (Finance)

Recruiter
DKSH Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Location
Malaysia - Selangor
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
20 Aug 2019
Closes
18 Sep 2019
Ref
4476-U
Approved employers
Approved employer
Job role
Accountant
Sector
Banking and financial services, Global business services and outsourcing
Experience level
Manager
The Controlling Senior Manager will manage country Business Unit's management reporting, analysis, performance tracking and issue management. The individual will look into business strategy development and improvements, which involves turnaround experience. He/She will have a detailed outlook in the business unit as the role would expose the candidate in retail business with a good mix of manufacturing operations experience.

Job Description:
  • Target and estimate accuracy, working capital control, business performance (top line, costs and EBIT), currency impact
  • Manage annual target setting process within country Business Unit. Ensure implementation of global templates, coordinate timetable for reviews, consolidate plans and prepare annual budget presentation to the Senior Executive Team
  • Monitor and provide analysis on country Business Unit monthly performance based on various data sources (CORE, Crystal, Prism, etc.) to derive a consistent picture of current performance, key issues and action items. Assist in preparing and presenting Business Unit's monthly operations review to the Country Finance Manager
  • Prepare the necessary financial information to support country Business Unit on contractual negotiations, client/customer profitability analysis, internal and external presentations, issues tracking and management, investments and other key developments
  • Prepare in-depth analyses and commentaries to facilitate discussions on key financial items such as advertising and promotion spend, working capital utilization and cost development
  • Prepare relevant information and analysis for country Business Unit strategy setting and strategic projects (e.g. M&A due diligence, restructurings, disposals, joint venture negotiations/management, etc.)
  • Manage country Business Unit continuous improvement initiatives to streamline Business Unit controlling processes/reporting and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems (Lighthouse, CORE, MORE, etc.)
  • Manage internal interactions across country Business Unit on matters related to business controlling to ensure timely understanding of financial performance and adequate management of any financial issues
  • Work with Group Business Unit controllers and local Country Finance Managers to drive consistency of analytics and reporting. Drive high quality business control support to the country Business Unit
  • Manage and oversee team's delivery of team/function goals to drive execution against goals set
  • Drive and manage learning and development of team in the area of Business Controlling/Business Unit reporting and DKSH behavior to achieve team/function goals
  • Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Business Controlling/Business Unit reporting and DKSH behavior as part of continuous learning

Job Requirements:
  • Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
  • Preferably with ACCA / CPA
  • Minimum five to ten years' experience in a similar role, preferably with country controlling exposure
  • Minimum four to five years' experience in a managerial capacity
  • Candidates exposed in FMCG / Retail / Business with Manufacturing Operations would be commendable
  • Strong fluency in English and communication skills fronting stakeholders and business partners
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the business and industry
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge and application of financial/accounting principles and budgetary management
  • Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage
  • Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, including statistical computations
  • Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)


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