Singapore Consulting Controller

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Controllership team at Marsh. This role will be based in Singapore. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Singapore Consulting Controller is a key leadership role responsible for managing and coordinating a team of professionals to ensure excellence in technical and operational delivery. This role is highly visible and accountable for the quality and accuracy of financials, accounting decisions, internal control compliance, and timely submissions including statutory filings and audits. We will count on you to: Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversight of the monthly close, review and ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of the Singapore Consulting entities (Mercer and Oliver Wyman) in accordance with USGAAP and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and tax requirements in Singapore. Financial presentations to the Board of directors and business leaders. Support the regional Controllership team in preparing insightful Asia financial analysis and commentary; Address queries raised by FP&A and regional centers. Prepare Mercer Asia Head Office allocations. Responsible for significant accounting decisions. Delivers high quality interactions with SOX function, Internal audit and External audit through high quality deliverables while responding and resolving queries in a timely manner. Financial Controls & Risk Management: Accountable for the overall control environment. Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets. Monitor adherence to corporate governance standards and risk management frameworks. Identify and mitigate financial risks. Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Oversee cash management, working capital optimization, dividend proposals, manage foreign exchange exposure and hedges, and banking relationships. Manage restricted cash calculations, ensuring compliance to the MAS regulations. Manage intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders on financial matters. Build strong understanding of the business of corporate stakeholders including an understanding of their business operations, priorities, risks and challenges. Articulate a clear stakeholder support model designed to maintain Controllership credibility by delivering high quality support while maintaining Controller independence. Team Leadership & Development: Strong collaboration with a high-performing finance team. Provide guidance, foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency. Projects: Lead, support and coordinate mergers & acquisitions projects, systems implementation, and any other projects assigned. What you need to have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification such as CPA, CA, or ACCA is highly preferred. Minimum 15 to 20 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role within a large multinational corporation, preferably in Banking, Insurance or insurance broking, Professional services or consulting. Audit experience with Big 4 required. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, and Singapore tax regulations. Knowledge of MAS regulations for insurance intermediaries is a plus. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, with strong business acumen and ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. What makes you stand out: Proven ability to lead and drive change in a transforming, matrixed organization. Strong customer service orientation and collaborative mindset. Independent thinker with high integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Why join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. #J-18808-Ljbffr