Financial Controller

Overview
Directly report to the Managing Director and functionally (dotted line) to BU Controller APAC. The SEA Controller will provide the full spectrum of the accounting and controlling functions for the SEA region with branch offices in Malaysia and India, managing day-to-day operation of the Accounts & Admin and Logistics functions, and responsible for group and statutory reporting, tax, treasury, FP&A, internal controls and compliance.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
Coordinate and prepare accurate monthly forecasts, monitor and update drivers on deviations. Lead and responsible for annual budget planning of SEA.
Challenge and determine with management how to enhance the profitability of the company (e.g., support sales initiatives such as pricing, review of margin, commissions), initiate and track cost control measures.
Drive working capital optimization and improve cash flow, DIO, DSO and 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.
Partner the business to drive financial objectives/KPIs, track actuals vs plan, pro-actively highlight deviations for timely corrective actions to achieve goals.
Review and implement change initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational and financial efficiencies and strengthen reporting, internal controls and compliance.
Develop and document processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Ensure adherence to corporate governance, DOA, finance policies, statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with India finance manager and respective parties to settle prior years unresolved issues of the India branch and lead the eventual branch closure in SEA.
Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax or corporate secretary to ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are timely complied with.
Other ad-hoc projects such as financial evaluations, projections on business opportunities, and sharing financial insights to facilitate business decisions.
Work with HR on payroll, headcount and related matters.
Lead and develop the team, coach and motivate them, and oversee and review the work done by the team.
Liaise closely with Division and business unit controllers, build strong relationships locally, regionally and globally supporting key financial processes.
Other duties as assigned by MD, BU controller, APAC and APAC Head of Marketing.
Education & Training
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 with high quality of work
Be able to balance local, regional and divisional requirements.
Able to simplify processes and reports without compromising on report accuracy and quality
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative
Industries
Wholesale
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