Bjakcareer

Financial Controller

Malaysia. Posted 4 days ago

The role

The Financial Controller will lead the regional finance function and drive financial excellence. This role involves ensuring financial health, governance, and scalability across multiple markets.

What you will do

  • Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and compliance across all regional entities.
  • Consolidate and analyze financial results for monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews.
  • Lead the preparation, monitoring, and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Ensure strong internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance practices.
  • Manage and coordinate external and internal audits.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance financial systems, ERP utilization, and reporting processes.
  • Support and advise business leaders and country finance teams.
  • Participate in M&A due diligence, financial assessments, and integration projects.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Fully qualified CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years in Big 4 audit.
  • Leadership experience in a regional finance role.
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, tax, and regulatory frameworks across multiple markets.
  • Proven experience managing regional finance operations and multi-entity reporting.
  • Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation that reflects your impact and leadership.
  • Direct access to executive decision-making and strategic influence.
  • Fast-track career growth in a rapidly scaling fintech platform.
  • A high-ownership, no-politics culture that values clarity, speed, and accountability.
  • The opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes and build the finance backbone of a high-growth regional business powered by AI.

About the company

BJAK developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform serves over 8 million users across the region.