Financial Controller (Southern Malaysia)

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 kindly requested to email their resume and certificate to:

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