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We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented IT Controller (Contract) to join our Global IT Controlling team based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role plays a critical part in strengthening financial transparency, driving data-driven insights, and ensuring robust statutory and internal control compliance.
The position has a strong emphasis on in-depth financial analysis, process improvement, and governance, with approximately 20% of the role dedicated to statutory and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance controlling quality, optimize processes, and support informed decision-making across Global IT.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will
What You'll BringWhat's In It for You
- Financial Controlling & Advanced Analytics (Core Focus)
- Own and execute end-to-end IT controlling activities including rolling forecasts, budgeting, invoice controls, cost recognition, cross-charging, and month-end closing.
- Perform deep-dive financial and variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Develop management reporting, dashboards, and analytical models. Liaise with SSC, bankers, tax agent, auditors, company secretary, and other external stakeholders (Gov. agents, MDEC, Customs Department, State Government, etc) on matters pertaining to finance and statutory compliance.
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across IT controlling and finance processes.
- Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities.
- Standardization and document controlling processes in line with internal controls.
- Statutory, Compliance & Governance (Approx. 20%)
- Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements and the Internal Control System (ICS).
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, bankers, and authorities.
- Support statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory submissions.
- Hilti Community
- Become part of the finance and controlling community in Hilti with more than 500 colleagues worldwide.
- BSc. degree (preferably accounting and/or financial management)
- Several years of experience working in finance and controlling, and Controlling or FP&A experience as a strong plus
- Knowledge in SAP system & Dashboards
- A proactive, self-organized working style, ability to prioritize and get-things-done
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complexities
- Strong interpersonal skills paired with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluent in the English and Bahasa Malaysia
You will be working with a team of people striving for excellence, with an open, inclusive, and supportive culture. Leverage your expertise and the autonomy you will get to identify the best technological solution for the customer. See the direct impact of your work.
Come to a place where you will own your development and career journey.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we're driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you'll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you'll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
