Financial Controller

About the role

A well-established consumer-sector company headquartered in Singapore is looking for a Financial Controller to join its head office during its transformation into a more data- and technology-driven organisation. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead the accounting team and manage the financial controllership function, working closely with the Accounting & Finance function to support sound financial oversight and informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and manage the financial controllership function.
• Oversee financial control activities to keep financial information accurate and timely.
• Prepare and review financial reports to support management decisions.
• Oversee group consolidation and monthly intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop business processes for sound financial management, resource allocation and decision making.
• Provide insights and analyses of financial performance.
• Liaise with regional teams and management on reporting, analysis, region alignment and ad hoc projects.
• Review corporate tax, GST and withholding tax as prepared by the team.
• Maintain strong financial records and documentation across Accounting & Finance.
• Liaise with external auditors, corporate secretaries, bankers and tax agents as needed.
• Implement or review financial policies and procedures, and improve reporting processes for consistency and efficiency.
• Work with internal stakeholders to give clear financial guidance.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent, with CA / CPA / ACCA qualification.
• At least 8 years of working experience.
• Initial Big 4 audit experience is beneficial.
• Strong accounting and financial controllership experience in the consumer sector.
• Experience managing an accounting team and driving the controllership function is essential.
• Well versed in current accounting standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, as you will engage with senior business leaders.