Group Financial Controller

· Manage group audits, consolidation, corporate and statutory reporting in compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and SGX requirements.

· Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of monthly financial and management reports, annual budgets, and board-level reporting.

· Communicate financial and business performance to the investor community.

· Maintain strong working relationships with auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.

· The GFC is part of the senior management team and provides executive leadership on financial matters, supporting the ARC Chairman and Board in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities. The GFC works closely with the CEO and senior management team to align financial strategy with the Group's objectives, while maintaining transparent and constructive engagement with the ARC Chairman and Board Members on governance, risk, and financial reporting matters.

Cash Flow, Credit & Asset Management

· Manage the group's cash flow and financial forecasts.

· Oversee credit extension, monitor receivables ageing, and ensure timely collections to mitigate credit risk.

· Provide recommendations to ensure proper custody and valuation of group assets.

· Advise on contract risks to minimize legal liabilities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support

· Lead and oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

· Support senior management with financial insights for key business decisions.

· Collaborate as a strategic partner in developing corporate plans and strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability.

· Provide financial intelligence and support in structuring commercial deals.

· Evaluate investment proposals and conduct investment appraisals.

Process Improvement & Automation

· Review, streamline, and enhance finance work processes and SOPs.

· Recommend changes to SOPs upon identifying weaknesses in internal controls.

· Plan and implement innovative initiatives to improve productivity, reduce redundancy, and enhance cost efficiency.

· Manage centralized finance systems and drive automation of financial processes.

· Establish and maintain sound internal controls and standard operating procedures across the group.

· Head the company's Enterprise Risk Management function with full ownership of the ERM framework and activities

· Lead all other activities in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

· Lead regular reviews and implementation of controls to identify and mitigate risks.

· Collaborate with internal departments to develop risk registers, define risk appetite statements, and update mitigation strategies.

· Participate in subcommittees (e.g., Process Excellence, data protection) as a team lead or member.

Ad Hoc Projects

· Undertake special projects and process improvements, including evaluating accounting implications of business changes.

· Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

Professional Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA.

· ISCA Foundation and Professional Program certification highly preferred

Experience

· Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role within public listed companies

· Experience in group-level consolidation, corporate restructuring, audit, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Technical Expertise

· Strong knowledge of IFRS and SGX reporting requirements.

· Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. MS Business Central) and advance excel.

· Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI) and financial automation platforms.

Soft Skills

· Ability to mentor, inspire and drive accountability to build a high-performing Finance team

· Understand operational, market and strategic implications of financial decisions

· Risk awareness in guiding responsible decision-making by balancing business opportunity with risk management

· High integrity and ethical standards including and resilience under pressure.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills including inter-departmental collaboration.

· Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Finance
• Industries Chemical Manufacturing

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