Financial Controller, Service Sector

About the role

A Singapore-headquartered organisation in the services sector is hiring a Financial Controller to join its finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role oversees the group's financial accounting, reporting, consolidation and financial control, works closely with the FP&A team and regional management, and leads a sizeable finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial reporting and accounting operations, including timely month-end closing and accurate consolidation across subsidiaries
• Ensure robust balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Oversee cash flow and liquidity management and monitor key financial performance indicators
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory and tax requirements
• Oversee external audits, corporate tax and GST matters, and loan covenant reporting
• Drive improvements in finance policies, processes and governance
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business performance and resource allocation

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy with a CA/CPA qualification and at least 8 years of relevant finance experience
• Candidates with an audit background are preferred
• Strong technical accounting and group consolidation experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Leadership ability to manage and develop a team and engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Organised, decisive and able to work to tight deadlines