Finance Controlling Lead | 1 Year

Working hours: Mondays to Fridays - 8.30am to 5.30pm (Wednesday till 6.00 pm) (1 day Hybrid Work mode either Monday or Friday) Key Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Lead, Controlling to join our team on a 12‑month contract basis. The Lead Controlling will play a key role in managing and overseeing the Group's financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization’s objectives. Group Accounting & Reporting: Oversee the preparation and consolidation of the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, relevant regulatory regulations and policies. Review monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements. Financial Performance and Analysis Conduct detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reviews to support management’s decision‑making. Provide insightful commentary on financial results and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Support the preparation of management reports, board papers, and presentations. Tax and Compliance Manage and coordinate group tax matters, including corporate tax, GST/VAT, and transfer‑pricing documentation. Liaise with external tax agents and auditors to ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely filing. Fixed Asset Management Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and periodic physical verification. Ensure compliance with group asset policies and maintain proper asset registers. Process Improvement and Controls Review and enhance finance and controlling processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. Drive automation and system improvement initiatives where relevant. Support implementation of finance transformation projects as required. Leadership and Collaboration Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Controlling team. Foster a strong team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Partner effectively with cross‑functional teams and business units to ensure financial alignment with corporate objectives. Timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Completion of group audit and tax submissions within deadlines. Implementation or recommendation of at least one key process improvement initiative within the contract period. Qualifications and Competencies Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA). Proven experience with minimum 5 years in controlling, statutory reporting and group consolidation, including minimum of 3 years in leading a team. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Interested candidate please click "APPLY" to begin your job search journey and submit your CV directly through the official PERSOLKELLY job application platform - GO Mobile. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd and its local and overseas subsidiaries and affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data to prospective employers/companies based in any country for purposes of evaluating suitability for employment, conducting reference checks, administering employment related services, complying with Government’s health advisories and such other purposes stated in our privacy policy. Our full privacy policy is available at If you wish to withdraw your consent, please drop us an email at **************@persolkelly.com to let us know. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries. PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd #J-18808-Ljbffr