Financial Controller, SEA

4 weeks ago


Singapore GF MACHINING SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Report directly to the Managing Director and functionally (dotted line) to BU Controller APAC, the SEA Controller will provide full spectrum of the accounting & controlling functions of SEA region with branch offices in Malaysia & India managing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts & Admin and Logistics functions, and responsible for group & statutory reporting, tax, treasury, FP&A, internal controls & compliance.

Partner regional and country business leaders to drive and track SEA results to achieve targeted revenue, margin, operating profit, while maintaining adequate costs control & healthy working capital.

Member of local management team, proposing initiatives and offering insights and financial advice to facilitate and participate in decision making.

  1. Manage the day-to-day operation of the finance, admin and logistics departments, ensure internal control and compliance with internal policies and external regulations over operational and financial transactions.
  2. Responsible for month-end, quarter and year-end close processes, accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting of SEA in line with group and statutory requirements.
  3. Analyze and understand the performance and business drivers, advise on key trends, deviations, areas of risk and opportunity, support business decisions with reporting and appropriate key performance indicators.
  4. Coordinate and prepare accurate monthly forecasts, monitor and update drivers on deviations. Lead and responsible for annual budget planning of SEA.
  5. Challenge and determine with management how to enhance the profitability of the company i.e., support sales related initiatives (pricing, review of margin, commissions etc.), initiate & track costs control measures.
  6. Drive working capital optimization and improve cashflow, DIO, DSO & DPO. Implement initiatives and controls to improve working capital with a focus on reduction in inventory and managing credit risks within the framework of the divisional credit policy.
  7. Partner the business to drive financial objectives/KPIs, track actuals vs plan, pro-actively highlight deviations for timely corrective actions to work towards achieving the goals set.
  8. Review and implement change initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational and financial efficiencies and strengthen reporting, internal controls and compliance.
  9. Develop and document processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Ensure adherence to corporate governance, DOA, finance policies, statutory, tax & regulatory requirements.
  10. Work closely and support India finance manager and respective parties to settle prior years unresolved issues of India branch and lead the eventual branch closure in SEA.
  11. Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax or corporate secretary to ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are timely complied with.
  12. Other ad-hoc projects e.g., financial evaluations, projection on any business opportunities, share financial insights to facilitate business decision.
  13. Work with HR on payroll, headcount and related matters.
  14. Lead and develop the team, coach and motivate them. Oversee and review the works done by the team.
  15. Liaise closely with Division and business unit controllers, build strong relationships locally, regionally and globally supporting 'big picture' financial processes.
  16. Other job assigned by MD, BU controller, APAC and APAC Head of Marketing.

Education:

  • Degree in Accountancy / Finance or ACCA with CA and/or CPA accreditation

Experience:

  • Min. 10 years of relevant working experience (in audit firms / commercial).
  • Proficient in IFRS with regional consolidation exposure
  • Proven ability to achieve tight deadlines on time with high quality of work
  • Be able to balance local, regional & divisional requirements.
  • Able to simplify processes and reports without compromising on report accuracy and quality

IT skills:

  • Hands-on knowledge in ERP system i.e., Iscala, Cognos, TM1 and SAP
  • Experience in system implementation i.e., SAP desirable
  • Good MS Office skills especially in Excel (advance level preferred)

Personal skills:

  • Organized and meticulous in numbers
  • Results-oriented, innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Flexible and able to adapt to situations.
  • Good working attitude and problem-solving skills.
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