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Financial Controller

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
As a Financial Controller in Singapore, you will lead core financial control activities, helping the organisation maintain clear and reliable financial information. You will work closely with the Accounting & Finance function to support sound financial oversight and informed decision-making.
  • Opportunity to work with senior business stakeholders
  • Highly profitable stable company

About Our Client

Headquartered in Singapore, our client is a well established company and a leading player in the consumer sector. They are known for its high quality of service and products and has been a highly profitable organisation for decades. They are undergoing transformation to inject more pace and enhance its data, tech functionality and as a result, will require a high calibre Financial Controller to join its head office.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be expected to lead the accounting team and manage the financial controllership function.

  • Oversee financial control activities to maintain accurate and timely financial information.
  • Prepare and review financial reports to support clear management decision-making.
  • Oversee group consolidation and monthly intercompany & balance sheet reconciliations
  • Strengthen and develop business processes for sound financial management, resource allocation and decision making
  • Provide insights & analyses of financial performances
  • Liaise with regional teams & management on financial reporting & analysis, region alignment and ad hoc assignments & projects
  • Review corporate tax, GST and withholding tax as prepared by team.
  • Maintain strong financial records and documentation across the Accounting & Finance function.
  • Liaise with external auditors, corporate secretaries, bankers and tax agents as and when necessary.
  • Implement and/or review financial policies and procedures to ensure effective & efficient financial management within the company.
  • Improve financial reporting processes to increase consistency and efficiency.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to provide clear financial guidance and insight.

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, the successful candidate should have a degree in Accounting or equivalent and is CA / CPA / ACCA qualified with at least 8 years of working experience. Initial experience in audit with a big 4 accounting firm will be beneficial in this role. You should have strong accounting, financial controllership experience within the consumer sector and is also well versed in the latest accounting standards and regulations. Experience managing accounting team and driving financial controllership function is essential for this position. You should also possess strong communication and presentation skills as you will need to interface and engage with senior business leaders in this role.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate can expect a rewarding career with a top notch Singaporean based organisation. There is a strong work life culture and you can expect a competitive remuneration that commensurate with experience.

Contact
Jeffrey Ng (Lic No: R1108199/ EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7138297
Phone number
+65 6533 2777

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Controller
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jeffrey Ng (Lic No: R1108199/ EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6533 2777
Job Reference
JN-112026-7138297

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.