Omya

OS&S Controller

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
A professional accountancy certification such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA is desired.
10 to 12 years of relevant finance and accounting experience or experience in controlling is required.
Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes is required.
Solid IT capabilities, including SAP, spreadsheets, and automated accounting systems, are required.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to connect information across areas, are required.
High attention to detail and accuracy are required.
Ability to handle complex issues and resolve urgent matters under pressure is required.
Ability to take full ownership and accountability for achieving targets and objectives is required.
Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment is required.
Ability to work independently with a high level of reliability is required.
Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
Effective interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills are required.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment is required.
A meticulous, structured, and detail-oriented mindset is required.
A strong sense of responsibility and commitment is required.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing environment are required.
Good command of the local language and English, both orally and in writing, is required.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a governance framework for OS&S processes.
Monitor adherence to group policies, including ARM, ICS, Procurement, and HR guidelines.
Ensure process standardization and eliminate country-specific deviations.
Identify control gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, and drive mitigation actions.
Monitor financial performance, cost control, and reporting accuracy.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Monitor purchasing processes.
Ensure alignment with procurement directives and sourcing strategies.
Track personnel-related processes, cost allocation, and FTE alignment.
Ensure integration of HR processes within the OS&S model.
Monitor inventory, logistics, and operational KPIs.
Ensure process alignment across supply chain interfaces.
Ensure system alignment across SAP, SNOW, and dashboards.
Support digital enablement and process-automation initiatives.
Define and implement the OS&S KPI framework for financial and operational measures.
Develop dashboards to enable transparency and decision-making.
Monitor performance against targets and initiate corrective actions.
Consolidate cross-functional performance insights for management.
Translate data into actionable recommendations.
Act as a key interface between business units, shared-service functions, and regional and global teams.
Facilitate issue resolution and alignment across stakeholders.
Drive process-improvement initiatives within OS&S.
Support implementation of the Project Summit operating model, including IOM1 and IOM2.
Ensure harmonization and simplification of workflows across regions.
Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and internal guidelines.
Develop and recommend improvements to internal controls.
Coordinate and support external auditors during the annual audit process.
Ensure full compliance with local statutory rules and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in transformation projects, shared services, or operating-model changes is preferred.
Prior business-partnering experience is an advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES

Process Governance & Monitoring

Establish and maintain governance framework for OS&S processes

Monitor adherence to group policies (ARM, ICS, Procurement, HR guidelines, etc)

Ensure process standardization and eliminate country-specific deviations

Identify control gaps, risks, and inefficiencies and drive mitigation actions

Cross-functional Coordination (End-to-End)

Monitor financial performance, cost control, and reporting accuracy

Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

Monitor purchasing processes

Ensure alignment with procurement directives and sourcing strategies

Track personnel-related processes, cost allocation, and FTE alignment

Ensure integration of HR processes within OS&S model

Monitor inventory, logistics, and operational KPIs

Ensure process alignment across supply chain interfaces

Ensure system alignment (SAP, SNOW, dashboards)

Support digital enablement and process automation initiatives

Performance Management & KPI Steering, Reporting

Define and implement OS&S KPI framework (financial + operational)

Develop dashboards to enable transparency and decision-making

Monitor performance vs. targets and initiate corrective actions

Consolidate cross-functional performance insights for management

Translate data into actionable recommendations

Stakeholder Management

Act as key interface betweenBusiness units, Shared service functions, Regional and global teams

Facilitate issue resolution and alignment across stakeholders

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

Drive process improvement initiatives within OS&S

Support implementation of Project Summit operating model (IOM1 / IOM2)

Ensure harmonization and simplification of workflows across regions

Controls & Compliance

Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and internal guidelines

Develop and recommend improvements to internal controls

Coordinate and support external auditors during the annual audit process

Ensure full compliance with local statutory rules and regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.

Professional accountancy certification desired (e.g. ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA).

Experience

10 to 12 years of relevant finance and accounting experience or in controlling.

Knowledge and skills

Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes

Solid IT capabilities including SAP, spreadsheets, and automated accounting systems

Experience in transformation projects, shared services, or operating model changes is preferred

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to connect the dots

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to handle complex issues and resolve urgent matters under pressure

Takes full ownership and accountability for achieving targets and objectives

Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a dynamic environment

Proven ability to work independently with high level of reliability

Strong communication and organizational skills

Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment

Prior business partnering experience is an advantage

Meticulous, structured, and detail-oriented mindset

Strong sense of responsibility and commitment

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment

Other requirements

Good command of both oral and written local language and English arerequired.

About the Company

Omya

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded: 1884

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