Controller Country-Malaysia

About Kennametal With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency.

Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Summary

The Controller Country covers finance planning and operating for Malaysia and Indonesia entities. Works together with accounting manager to oversee all financial and fiscal activities and ensures compliance of the operations for Malaysia and Indonesia entities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of finance and reporting for Malaysia and Indonesia entities. Responsible for finance book closing, tax filing and statutory reporting requirement for Malaysia and Indonesia entities. Act as a key business partner to Malaysia and Indonesia entities and functional leaders Supervise on legal and compliance, and monitor day-to-day finance operations Ensure that legal entity in compliance of US GAAP and statutory reporting Conduct planning, forecast, provide added value analysis Effective delivery of entity controllership role Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Business and related field Minimum 8-year experience in Finance / Audit related functions with at least 3 years in management position Strong knowledge of manufacturing, SAP or ERP is preference Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential Strong influencing power and accountable Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and related processes, tax compliance, treasury management Fluent (written and spoken) in English is required CPA, CIA, or relevant equivalent certification preferred Big 4 experience is a plus As part of our core values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all people.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.