Financial Controlling, Governance & Reporting
Responsible for monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial results.
- Prepare and ensure timely publication of monthly financial statements in coordination with regional finance teams.
- Oversee governance of ABF and regulatory reporting preparation and submission.
- Ensure strong quality control over financial transactions and reporting accuracy.
- Research technical accounting matters to ensure compliance and provide guidance.
- Advise on business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
- Ensure proper documentation is maintained for audit purposes (accuracy, completeness, and filing compliance).
Working Capital & Cash Management
- Implement robust working capital management practices.
- Identify risks and opportunities to improve working capital efficiency and cash management.
Tax Compliance & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with tax filing requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation for tax audit readiness.
- Identify financial risks from open tax positions and provide guidance on tax risk management.
- Provide monthly tax compliance reporting to regional management and/or global team.
- Drive continuous improvement in tax compliance and structuring.
Treasury
- Ensure implementation of treasury and hedging policies.
- Identify and manage foreign exchange, interest rate, and loan compliance risks.
- Monitor loan compliance and maturities, and coordinate financing with regional/group treasury.
- Serve as the primary contact point for banking relationships.
Forecasting & Budgeting (Focus on Balance Sheet & Working Capital)
- Ensure strong control over financial data related to balance sheet and working capital.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of forecasts and budgets.
- Highlight financial risks proactively and propose mitigation plans.
- Identify opportunities to improve balance sheet efficiency, working capital, and cash performance.
- Lead review and analysis of balance sheet planning and forecasting.
Team Development
- Build and lead a high-performing finance controlling team.
- Drive finance automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Functional Capabilities
- Strong understanding of financial governance frameworks, internal controls, and risk management.
- Extensive experience in finance controlling, accounting, reporting, taxation, and treasury.
- Strong knowledge of planning, budgeting, and forecasting with a focus on working capital and cash flow.
- Solid accounting and reporting expertise to independently manage the Financial Controller role.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Professional finance qualification: CA / CPA / ACCA.
- Experience in financial accounting, reporting, with exposure to taxation and treasury preferred.
- Experience in import-trading business (commodities and value-added products).
- 10–12 years of experience in finance controlling roles.
- Experience working in a network/regionally structured organization.
