Financial Controller

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 (closing soon) 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.

Field of responsibilities / accountable for: (the framework of the job; the boundaries of the job, the interaction with others…).

• 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 i.e., support sales related initiatives (pricing, review of margin, commissions etc.), initiate & track costs control measures.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 & regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• 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 e.g., financial evaluations, projection on any business opportunities, share financial insights to facilitate business decision.
• Work with HR on payroll, headcount and related matters.
• Lead and develop the team, coach and motivate them. Oversee and review the works done by the team.
• Liaise closely with Division and business unit controllers, build strong relationships locally, regionally and globally supporting 'big picture' financial processes.
• Other job assigned by MD, BU controller, APAC and APAC Head of Marketing.
• Participate and support key finance projects & initiatives, including the implementation of a travel expense management tool (MXP) and upcoming SAP projects.

Requirements for the position:

Education & Training: (subject + level)

• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $8, $10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person