Report directly to the Managing Director and functionally (dotted line) to BU Controller APAC, the SEA Controller will provide full spectrum of the accounting & controlling functions of SEA region with branch offices in Malaysia & India managing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts & Admin and Logistics functions, and responsible for group & statutory reporting, tax, treasury, FP&A, internal controls & compliance.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the finance, admin and logistics departments, ensure internal control and compliance with internal policies and external regulations over operational and financial transactions.
- Responsible for month-end, quarter and year-end close processes, accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting of SEA in line with group and statutory requirements.
- Analyze and understand the performance and business drivers, advise on key trends, deviations, areas of risk and opportunity, support business decisions with reporting and appropriate key performance indicators.
- Coordinate and prepare accurate monthly forecasts, monitor and update drivers on deviations. Lead and responsible for annual budget planning of SEA.
- Challenge and determine with management how to enhance the profitability of the company i.e., support sales related initiatives (pricing, review of margin, commissions etc.), initiate & track costs control measures.
- Drive working capital optimization and improve cashflow, DIO, DSO & DPO. Implement initiatives and controls to improve working capital with a focus on reduction in inventory and managing credit risks within the framework of the divisional credit policy.
- Partner the business to drive financial objectives/KPIs, track actuals vs plan, pro-actively highlight deviations for timely corrective actions to work towards achieving the goals set.
- Review and implement change initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational and financial efficiencies and strengthen reporting, internal controls and compliance.
- Develop and document processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Ensure adherence to corporate governance, DOA, finance policies, statutory, tax & regulatory requirements.
- Work closely and support India finance manager and respective parties to settle prior years unresolved issues of India branch and lead the eventual branch closure in SEA.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax or corporate secretary to ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are timely complied with.
- Other ad-hoc projects e.g., financial evaluations, projection on any business opportunities, share financial insights to facilitate business decision.
- Work with HR on payroll, headcount and related matters.
- Lead and develop the team, coach and motivate them. Oversee and review the works done by the team.
- Liaise closely with Division and business unit controllers, build strong relationships locally, regionally and globally supporting big picture financial processes.
- Other job assigned by MD, BU controller, APAC and APAC Head of Marketing.
Education & Training: (subject + level)
- Degree in Accountancy / Finance or ACCA with CA and/or CPA accreditation
Experience:
- Min. 10 years of relevant working experience (in audit firms / commercial).
- Proficient in IFRS with regional consolidation exposure
- Proven ability to achieve tight deadlines on time with high quality of work
- Be able to balance local, regional & divisional requirements.
- Able to simplify processes and reports without compromising on report accuracy and quality
