My client is a global market leader in the manufaturing and supply space. They are currently looking for a Financial Controller to be part of the team. Reporting into the VP and overseeing a team of 3-4, the financial controller is responsible for providing effective and efficient financial and business administration processes, analysis, and governance to ensure a high level of integrity is maintained in the Financial Statements and business processes.
Job Scope:
1. Collaboration and Team Management:
- Collaborate closely with department heads and senior executives to understand their financial needs and challenges.
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business units
- Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Ensure the team's objectives align with department and organizational goals.
2. Accounting and FP&A:
- Oversee accounting and finance functions in Singapore, Indonesia, and Hong Kong
- Oversee monthly closing, ensuring financial statements are true and fair and in accordance with local IFRS
- Oversee financial analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Provide advanced financial modeling and analysis to support strategic initiatives.
- Prepare and present management reports and insights to department heads, senior management, and the executive team
3. Audit and Statutory Filing:
- Manage annual audit process for Singapore and Hong Kong
- Manage annual statutory filing process for Singapore and Hong Kong, including XBRL filing, Annual Return filing, SG ESG tax incentive reporting
4. Tax:
- Liaise with external advisors for preparation of annual transfer pricing review
- Liaise with External Consultant in filing CITR and any other tax filings
- Ensure business transactions are executed in compliance with company standards and local tax regulations.
5. Treasury:
- Management Banking Relationships and apply for new trade Finance Facility
o Understand Letter of Credit requirements
o Understand Bank KYC requirements
- Review cash forecast and collaborate with corporate to maximize cash utilization.
- Review weekly payments
6. Compliance
- Responsible for the integrity of the business administration
Qualifications:
- University degree in Accountancy or Finance coupled with either CA or CPA qualification.
- At least 10 years of related experience in financial analysis, reporting, controlling, financial management, accounting, and auditing, with proven track record in leadership role with good understanding of trading processes.
- Relevant working experience in the trading or commodity-based enterprise and prior experience as an auditor in big 4 will be advantageous.
- Knowledge in LC application, credit facilities, tax and shipping incoterm are required.
- Knowledge of Singapore, Hong Kong accounting law is a must.
- Proficiency in financial and accounting software and system – SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong communicated, self starter and be able to work under time pressure
To Apply:
Please submit your resume to Amanda Chan at [email protected] or click 'Apply Now'
More details regarding this position will be shared when contacted.
Referrals are welcome too!
