Position Overview
An experienced Finance Controller to oversee the group financial operations within the company and its related entities covering the East and Southeast Asia countries. This individual will be responsible for leading the team in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring integrity and compliance with industry regulations and internal financial policies. The role also acts to support the top management in mitigating risks, driving financial performance and business growth through financial planning and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Manage and review the monthly and periodic preparation of sites and consolidated financial reports to ensure transparency, accuracy, validity and compliance to applicable accounting standards
- Timely closing of accounts and submission of financial statements and statutory reports
- Present financial reports and performance, comparing against budget, highlighting variances and key points and provide solutions and recommendations in top management meetings
- Provide financial advice and proactive support to all internal and external stakeholders in day to day operational financial matters, including inter department, external partners, clients, auditors and authorities
- Liaising with external auditors and tax agents, working with team to ensure smooth conclusion and submission of audits and financial reports including tax computations and returns
- Collaborate with team and Human Resource department on payroll process and related reporting
- Manage intercompany charges and review existing practice to ensure efficiency, timeliness and compliance to transfer pricing requirements and guidelines
- Review and manage intercompany transactions and activities to optimise financial position and adherence to compliance to accounting standards and applicable regulations
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets including cashflow.
- Prepare and present to top management on detailed analysed financial performance and variances and provide insights for strategic decision-making and profitability.
- Support senior management in strategic financial planning, including cost control and resource allocation.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
- Manage and optimise cash flow and banking activities to ensure sufficient fund allocation for day-to-day operations.
- Oversee cash management practices, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliation processes.
- Monitor and track operating expenses, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Develop and improve policies, procedures and systems for effective processes and compliance adherence.
- Establish, enforce and strengthen internal controls and financial processes to safeguard company assets.
- Monitor compliance to company policies, applicable accounting standards and regulations.
- Ensure any financial discrepancies to be addressed promptly.
- Continuously seeking process improvements to automate finance functions where possible to achieve efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure timely and accurate tax filings (corporate tax, withholding tax, import taxes and duties, tax refund process, local VAT)
- Optimise tax position and mitigate company tax risks on exposure, company cashflow, compliance on local and applicable offshore taxes on invoices and payments
- Keep up to date with changes in regulations and update management on process amendment
Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise and mentor the finance team
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment to meet divisional goals.
- Drive efficiency and innovation within the team to continuously improve financial reporting and operations.
- Identify training needs and support staff development.
- Partner with other departments providing support to evaluate financial impacts and implications of new project or existing processes
Others:
· Adhoc tasks and implementation of new projects as requested
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
· Audit background in big 4 would be an added advantage
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory senior finance role
· Strong knowledge of local and international accounting standards and tax laws
· Proven experience in a multi-entity or country setting with transfer pricing knowledge.
· Proficient in financial software (Xero exposure would be an advantage) and advanced Excel skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
· Excellent leadership, analytical, organisational and communication skills.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Able to travel
· Proficient in English and Mandarin. Added advantage in additional languages and used in Asian
countries.
