🇲🇾 Updated April 17, 2026

Financial Controller in Malaysia

Detailed salary information for Financial Controller positions in Malaysia, including pay in MYR and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
89,800 MYR
Salary in USD / year
$18,919.21
National Percentile
Top 34%

About This Role

Accounting Controllers manage an organizations accounting and financial reporting functions. They ensure accurate financial records, compliance with accounting standards, and timely financial reporting to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills

SAPExcelQuickBooks) Strategic planning

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–12 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Temporary
29%
Contract
20%
Intern
20%
Part-Time
17%
Full-Time
14%

Common Qualifications

MCA
20%
M.Com
14%
BA
14%
BBA
11%
MBA
9%
B.Com
9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Financial Controller title in Malaysia often specialize in these roles:

Common Benefits

Transportation Benefits
Professional Development
Bonuses and Incentive Programs
Profit-Sharing
Employee Discounts
Life and Disability Insurance
Stock Options or Equity Grants
Employee Recognition Programs
Health Insurance
Social and Recreational Activities

Job Details

Job TitleFinancial Controller
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
CurrencyMYR
Annual Salary (per year)89,800 MYR
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$18,919.21
Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
89,800
Bottom 50% Avg
12,412
Middle 40% Avg
71,110
Top 10% Avg
234,820
Top 1% Avg
835,492
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