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The average pay for a Financial Controller is MYR 385,082 a year and MYR 185 an hour in Malaysia. The average salary range for a Financial Controller is between MYR 238,366 and MYR 605,734. On average, a Master's Degree is the highest level of education for a Financial Controller. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Malaysia.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Estimated salary in 2031:
MYR 438,562
5 Year Change:
14 %
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Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on the Indochinese Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with th...
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Financial Controller is MYR 385,082 a year and MYR 185 an hour in Malaysia. The average salary range for a Financial Controller is between MYR 238,366 and MYR 605,734. On average, a Master's Degree is the highest level of education for a Financial Controller. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Malaysia.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Description: Develops the financial well-being of an organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, and directing staff. Directs and coordinates financial affairs according to financial principles and government regulations. Plans financial operational strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans. Develops, directs, and provides financial analysis of operations by evaluating trends, studying revenue opportunities, establishing critical measurements, accumulating resources, and resolving problems.
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Financial Controller
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About Malaysia
Malaysia Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on the Indochinese Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with th...
Financial Controller Job Description
Description: Develops the financial well-being of an organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, and directing staff. Directs and coordinates financial affairs according to financial principles and government regulations. Plans financial operational strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans. Develops, directs, and provides financial analysis of operations by evaluating trends, studying revenue opportunities, establishing critical measurements, accumulating resources, and resolving problems.
Who We Are
ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
View our ProductsTake the guess work out of setting pay
Determine competitive salary levels, compare employee compensation with market benchmarks, and get instant access to reliable salary survey data online.
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