Job vacancy Group Financial Controller

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the group’s day to day financial activities across all operating centres, including preparation of month end accounts, payroll, debtors, creditors, monthly government tax returns, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, audits and year end statutory accounts and tax compliance. The role is also responsible for setting and monitoring the performance of each department within the business in line with their set budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly Consolidated management accounts in accordance with the International Accounting Standard (“IAS”)and reports for financial and operational management
• Responsibility for all journals and final GL balances including review of month end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the group’s accounting records and financial systems
• Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the CFO to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the group’s strategy and objectives
• Effectively manage the working capital components of the group with specific attention to stock, debtors, creditors and cash balances
• Review and update, in line with good practice, the group’s internal control environment and produce a controls and procedures manual for review and adoption by management
• Assist the CFO in respect of periodic reports to the Group’s Executives Committee explaining the processes adopted and undertaken by management to keep under regular review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational & compliance controls
• Play an active role in assisting management in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization
• Reporting the effective tax plan to CFO for the quarterly on Commercial Tax & the annually on Corporate Income Tax for the execution
• Ensure returns for Corporation tax, Commercial tax and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with CTO (Company Tax Payer Office) & LTO (Large Tax Payer Office)
• Work closely with IT to ensure users have access to the key components of the accounting system, receive adequate training and have the essential reports readily available to facilitate decision making and problem solving
• Effectively manage, motivate and develop the Group’s Accounts & Finance department
• Liaise with different departments to ensure the Finance department is properly supporting the needs of the operating businesses

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance/Accounting from the reputable University
• Professional accounting qualifications recognised by a professional body
• ACCA / CA / CPA (SINGAPORE/AUSTRALIA)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a large organisation
• Experience in managing a team and remote management
• Experience presenting information and recommendation to management teams
• Experience in driving change management process and process improvement
• Good working knowledge of SAP, SAP BW reporting tools Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent written, verbal in English, and interpersonal skills
• Remote management and managing in a matrix experience
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Results & deadline-oriented