- Reports To: Finance manger
- Location: Dubai for Lead Level (Must be Vietnamese or Myanmar based in Dubai) & Malaysia for Senior Level (priority Malaysian, Vietnamese, Myanmar but based in Malaysia)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Summary
The Lead Finance Controller is responsible for overseeing the company's financial control, reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures the integrity of financial statements, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and timely management reporting, while acting as a key finance partner to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting in line with IFRS local GAAP.
- Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review accounting treatments for complex transactions.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain strong internal control frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
- Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits.
- Address audit findings and drive corrective actions.
Tax & Regulatory Management
- Oversee tax filings, compliance, and coordination with tax advisors.
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess impact on the business.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance control team.
- Collaborate closely with FP&A, treasury, tax, and business units.
- Act as a trusted finance advisor to senior management and regional stakeholders.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
- 58 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with strong financial control exposure.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
- Proven experience managing audits and internal controls.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems / ERPs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a multinational or regional organization.
- Background in banking, financial services, fintech, or regulated environments.
- Experience leading finance teams across multiple entities or countries.
