Financial Controller

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Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieving significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 62 campuses in 11 countries. Our seven international schools are spread across Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe.
Global Schools Group (GSG) is an education pioneer with a network of premier international schools. The Foundation schools infuse the best educational approaches from around the globe into a unique pedagogy which imparts value-based learning that goes beyond academics. The 62 GSG schools provide world class education to over 45,000 students from 70+ nationalities. The schools offer various. curricula, including IB, Cambridge and CBSE
JOB PURPOSE
As part of the Group Reporting team, the candidate will be responsible for group accounting, Consolidation and audit by Big 4.
Candidate should be result-oriented and have sound knowledge on IFRS and experience in Financial sector. Should like to work on multiple tasks and can pro-actively manage multiple stakeholders in various countries
Functional
Oversight of the month end ledger closing process, including the review of one-off journal entries and adjustments
Review of HO reporting schedules, ensuring proper reporting in accordance with GSG Group’s policies and procedures, accounting and regulatory frameworks, for timely submission of schedules, financial statement and consolidation.
Ensure compliance with the minimum standards for financial and regulatory reporting
Provide advice on accounting treatment to various stakeholders
Preparation of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with financial reporting standards
Evaluate existing processes and develop or recommend modifications or new processes as necessary.
Lead automation of financial reporting, support data quality improvement initiatives and investigation.
Service management of outsourced service providers
Participate in ad-hoc assignments as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience working in accounting, preferably with audit background in Big4.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional qualification in accounting and Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant/Certified Management Accountant
Excellent knowledge of local and international financial reporting standards and understand latest technical issues and their implications
communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders
Positive “can-do” attitude and attention to detail
Able to independently resolve issues
Working Days:
Onsite
5.5 days
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Finance
Industries Investment Banking, Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting, and Education
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