Assistant Financial Controller / Financial Controller

Job Focus

The Assistant Financial Controller / Financial Controller will support the Group CFO in overseeing the Group's finance functions, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial management. The role combines hands-on financial leadership with business partnering to support the Group's continued growth.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee the Group's finance operations, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable and treasury.
• Lead monthly and year-end closing processes and ensure timely, accurate management reporting.
• Review financial results, reconciliations and variance analysis, providing meaningful commentary to management.

Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, GST/VAT and other statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks and relevant regulators.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies and governance processes, driving continuous improvement.

Financial Planning & Business Partnering

• Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, cashflow planning and financial projections.
• Prepare and review Front Office P&L and provide analysis on business performance.
• Partner with business units and senior management on financial planning, cost optimisation and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial metrics, identifying risks and opportunities for management attention.

Leadership & Strategic Support

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a strong performance and accountability culture.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions and geographies to support business objectives.
• Support the Group CFO and senior management on strategic initiatives, finance transformation and other key projects.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline; CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, ideally in financial services or a regulated environment, with 3–5years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in financial close, audits and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Registration No. R1985319

EA License No. 25C2698