Regional/ Corporate Controller, Kampong Ubi

Role Overview The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end financial operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and financial reporting. The role operates within a complex, matrixed multinational environment and partners closely with regional and global stakeholders to support growth, profitability and operational excellence across customer‑facing, manufacturing & R&D activities.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen, systems proficiency, and hands‑on leadership, enabling high‑quality execution in a fast‑paced, capital‑intensive and compliance‑driven industry.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and integrity of results Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US-GAAP & IFRS corporate accounting policies Ensure compliance with statutory, tax and GST requirements for the legal entities Own SOX/ internal controls across finance and operational processes, including audit walkthroughs, documentation, testing support and remediation Serve as the local accountable executive to external auditors for statutory audits and maintaining strong audit outcomes
Accounting Operations for Manufacturing & Tech Environments Oversee accounting for complex transactions including: Revenue recognition for equipment, spares, services and long‑term arrangements Intercompany transactions, transfer pricing and cross‑border activities Ensure balance sheet integrity across high‑value assets, accruals and provisions Support entity lifecycle activities including entity setup, liquidation and restructuring as required
Financial Planning, Forecasting &Business Partnering Partner closely with Operations, Sales to: Drive accurate forecasting of revenue, cost of goods sold and operating expenses Support profitability, margin improvement and cost optimization initiatives Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles in dynamic, fast‑moving business environments Deliver timely, actionable financial analytics to senior and regional leadership
Systems, Process & Automation Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance, including: Digital transformation Automation of reporting, reconciliation and analytics Reduction of manual processes and control risks Serve as finance lead for ERP and reporting systems (e.g. SAP, ECC, Adaptive, Power BI) Partner with global teams on finance transformation, data governance and system enhancements
Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing finance team in the region Foster a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement Collaborate effectively with regional and global finance & operations teams across the region Serve as a trusted finance partner to senior management in a matrixed multinational organization
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline - Professional accounting qualification (ISCA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) - 15-20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience within semiconductor, manufacturing, or technology MNCs - Deep expertise in: Financial reporting and statutory compliance SOX/ internal controls Consolidation and regional accounting Manufacturing or technology business models - Strong experience operating in complex, matrix organizations with global stakeholders - Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting/ BI tools
Key Competencies - Strong technical accounting and compliance expertise - Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and technology business drivers. Commercial mindset with strong business partnering skills - Proven leadership and people development capability - High attention to detail, resilience and ability to operate in fast‑paced environments - Track record of driving process optimization and automation in global settings