Finance Ops Controller

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

As the Operations Controller, you will be responsible for managing the financial activities, ensuring compliance in accordance to accounting principles and regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the management team.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

1. Financial Reporting for Month End Closing, Quarter Reforecast and Yearly Target

Prepare monthly & quarterly reporting by tracking, reporting and analysing the variances.

Monitor account closing including month-end reports, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Provide accurate financial reports to management decision making.

Consolidate the forecast and budget exercise in coordination with the function finance operation controller, HR business partner and operation team.

2. Billing, Receivable and Cash Flow Management

Ensure the quarter chargeback to affiliate is accurate from the Ops Control team with the support of Finance Business Service Centre.

Ensure the receivable management is up to date with the support of Finance Business Service Centre and Treasury Team.

Performing yearly reconciliation at the year of the end for affiliate chargeback true up exercise.

3. Tax & Statutory Reporting

On time and Accurate statutory reporting

Manage annual audits and tax submissions in collaboration with audit and tax agent.

Liaise with Legal/Company secretary on statutory requirements in relation to Finance.

Are you a MATCH?

The successful candidate should have:

Degree in Finance or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CIMA etc).

At least 8 years of progressive experience in financial management roles. Business background in Shared Service Centers will be a plus.

In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.

Strong analytical skills, exceptional problem solving skills & has a flair for numbers.

Good proficiency with Finance IT tools (Hyperion/Swift/Iris/Oracle).

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.

Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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