Governance & Business Control Lead (PrimaBaguz)

PrimaBaguz, established in 1987, is a Malaysian manufacturer renowned for its high-quality halal meat products consisting of frankfurters & sausages, cold-cuts, gourmet soups and sauces, meatballs and patties. Since 2020, it has been part of Johnsonville, a leading processed meat company from Wisconsin, USA. This acquisition strengthens Johnsonville’s foothold in Southeast Asia and enables access to global foodservice clients such as quick-service restaurants and HORECA services. Johnsonville aims to utilize PrimaBaguz’s halal expertise to expand into growing markets in Asia and the Middle East.

At PrimaBaguz, we believe our people are the core of everything we do. We create an environment where our members can learn and grow using our business as a platform to develop talent.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, strong governance, accurate reporting, and robust financial controls across the organization. This role safeguards the quality and reliability of financial information, ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and enables disciplined decision-making through strong financial governance and business control.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly financial results consolidation, scorecards, and reporting package preparation, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting to support the General Manager and leadership team in business performance reviews
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Lead forecasting, monitoring, and variance analysis of General Administration and SG&A expenses in partnership with functional owners to ensure disciplined cost management and visibility
• Coordinate with Commercial Finance and Supply Chain Finance to consolidate variance commentaries and ensure consistency, alignment, and one version of the truth across financial reporting outputs
• Own financial master data governance, including product, customer, vendor, cost center, chart of accounts, and reporting hierarchy integrity to enable accurate financial reporting and business decision-making
• Own finance policies, financial governance, and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with company policies, financial standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls, audit readiness, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, balance sheet integrity, cash flow visibility, and working capital governance, driving financial discipline and accountability across the organization
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives to strengthen financial governance, reporting quality, and operational efficiency
• Represent Finance in Leadership Team, Finance Conference, Audit Reviews, and Governance forums, providing financial reporting, governance updates, compliance insights, and business performance recommendations
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Membership with a recognized professional accounting body would be an added advantage.
  
  

Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant finance experience, with strong exposure to controllership, audit, or accounting
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or similar complex operating environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, controls, and compliance
  
  

Skills

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to connect financial data to business implications
• Confident communicator with ability to engage senior stakeholders
• High integrity, accountability, and ownership mindset
  
  

Other Requirements

• Member Status: Permanent
• Location: Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
• Coach: Regional Controller SE Asia
• Availability & Mobility: Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday (08:30 AM - 05:30 PM)
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

Why join us?

As a growing organization, PrimaBaguz offers a truly exciting career for a qualified candidate.

Benefits:-

• Medical and dental benefits to support your well-being.
• Meal subsidy for added convenience.
• Accident and surgical insurance coverage for peace of mind.
• A friendly and professional work environment that supports collaboration and mutual respect.
• Training and development programs to help you grow your knowledge, skills, and career.
• Clear paths for career advancement within the company, we believe in promoting from within.
• The chance to be part of a remarkable team that values results, innovation, and dedication.
  
  

PrimaBaguz is committed to a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace where equal opportunity is fostered throughout the organization. We do not discriminate and practice merit-based hiring practices, evaluating each candidate based on their skills, experience and fit for the role.