Finance Controller

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, we combine biology and innovation to create solutions that help feed the world more sustainably, reduce environmental impact, and improve everyday life. Our finance organization plays a critical role in enabling this purpose by ensuring strong governance, transparency, and compliance across our operations.
You will join a collaborative, international finance environment where professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Finance Controller, you will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and strong internal controls at entity level. Working closely with global and local stakeholders, you will help ensure financial integrity while supporting business operations in a multinational environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead month-end financial closing activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with internal accounting policies and standards.
• Manage entity-level statutory reporting and ensure compliance with local regulators and auditors.
• Oversee tax-related operational matters, including corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax compliance.
• Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing policies and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Perform ad-hoc finance-related tasks as required.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, statutory compliance, and tax.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, statutory accounting, and local tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with VAT/WHT, transfer pricing, and direct tax compliance.
• Experience working in multinational or matrix organizations.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• High integrity and ability to independently manage complex statutory responsibilities.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Background from audit or tax firms, shared service centers, or foreign trading companies.
• Experience working closely with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and third-party service providers.

What We Offer

• A role with real impact in a purpose-driven, global organization.
• Exposure to international finance operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• A professional, supportive team culture with a strong focus on compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Ways of Working

• Hybrid working model, mainly based in the Kelana Jaya office.
• No travel requirements.

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.

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