Financial Controller – SEA

Medtronic

. Provide leadership and oversight for financial reporting and internal controls, internal and statutory audits, finance policy, and tax compliance for Medtronic SEA countries excluding Singapore and Malaysia .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timePetaling Jaya • MalaysiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with US GAAP and local regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and implement effective financial policies across multiple countries.

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Financial ReportingUS GAAP ComplianceInternal Controls ImplementationTeam LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingManagement AccountingTax ComplianceTransfer PricingData AnalysisSAP FI ModulesSOX Control FrameworkStatutory AuditsFinancial Reporting StandardsProcess Excellence

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationPresentation SkillsCritical ThinkingSituational Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP FISAP BW

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPAACCACIMAProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

MNC ExperienceSEA CountriesFinancial RegulationsCompany ActAudit Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for financial reporting and internal controls, internal and statutory audits, finance policy, and tax compliance for Medtronic SEA countries excluding Singapore and Malaysia
Deliver financial closing and reporting in compliance with US GAAP and in-scope countries’ statutory financial standards
Review and sign off balance sheet account reconciliations and attest balance sheet controls
Ensure timely statutory and regulatory reporting, audits, and tax filings
Lead accounting services across value streams with shared services center and BPO support
Oversee local entity banking, funding, foreign exchange management, corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, credit, and collections
Own company finance policy and internal controls
Implement and oversee SOX control framework and deliverables
Provide fiduciary oversight for in-scope legal entities in support of local boards of directors
Drive internal audit corrective and preventive actions
Support country initiatives, global finance initiatives, and new accounting standards implementation
Deliver continuous process improvements and best practices across accounting value streams
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve the control environment
Identify and contribute to working capital and free cash flow improvements
Support business planning and legal/compliance reviews to identify and address controllership, financial, and tax risks
Lead and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Support inclusion, diversity, equity, and ethics initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in accounting or finance or relevant discipline
Accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
12+ years working experience with MNCs
Minimum 5 years+ experience in SEA countries (excl. SGP/MYS)
3-5 years+ people manager experience preferred
Extensive knowledge about financial and management accounting
US GAAP and/or IFRS exposure
In-depth understanding of in-scope countries’ Financial Reporting Standards and relevant regulations, including Company Act, tax and audit regulations
Hands-on experience with direct, indirect tax, transfer price compliance, statutory auditors, and regulatory agencies
Effective interpersonal, influential, collaboration and presentation skills
Strong data analytical and reporting skills
Proven people and team development and leadership skills
Strong technical experience preferably in SAP FI modules with deep process knowledge across R2R, P2P, EE, OTC, Fixed Assets, Inventory/intercompany
Experience in internal/SOX control framework implementation and improvement
Proven records in process improvements and ability to establish process excellence/best practices
Ability to partner with sales and commercial teams on accounts receivable/DSO management, credit risk control, and collections
Strong partnership ability supporting business initiatives with accounting and compliance advice
Working knowledge of SAP BW reporting/data automation
Project Management, Process improvement, or change management certifications preferred
Proactive communication and collaboration with regional and local stakeholders
Ability to drive change and demonstrate situational leadership
Critical thinking and healthy skepticism
Process expertise and solution-oriented mindset
Team leadership and team growth experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous training and long-term career growth development opportunities
Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage
Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)