finance Controller (senior manager)First Advantage

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
A Finance Controller reporting to the Senior Vice President, APAC Finance, his/her primary responsibility manage the Full Finance Spectrum and day-to-day activities of the finance functions of our entities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines, ensuring efficient and accurate financial and management accounts. He/She will assist with budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning and analysis. He/She will also act as a Business Partner, providing commercial aspects of the Business through analysis and financial recommendations to the Decision Maker.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practicable solutions to improving related internal control and risk management
Provide timely and accurate month end closing and reports
Strengthen workflow, process and reporting of finance function
Oversee the inter-companies transactions and fund flow arrangements for
achieving the company goals and objectives
Manage cash flow by strengthening the customer collections and cost management
Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation to ensure accounting and taxation compliance for related jurisdictions
Undertake strategic analysis and assist with planning
Report on variances from the established budget or forecast
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
Carry out business modelling and risk assessments
Supervise and develop staff
Liaise with managerial staff and other colleagues
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Accountancy
Qualified accountant (CPA)
Minimum 7-10 years working experience, preferably with both commercial and Big 4 audit experience. Previous working experience in servicing industry is an advantage.
Past experience of leading finance functions in the region is a must
Prior exposure with shared service industry
Possesses high level understanding of accounting principles, auditing and taxation compliance of Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines
Strong leadership skill.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Strong organisataional skills and time management skills to meet or exceed multiple concurrent deadlines.
Able to work under pressure and a good team player
Experience in handling process or system improvement, and providing support in problem solving for processes and initiatives
Strong business sense with good financial analysis and modeling skills
Proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion is an advantage
Can work overtime on critical days
Permanent Remote Work set-up
United States Equal Opportunity Employment:
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Philippines
Permanent
Full-time