Financial Controller (International)

Wellesley Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellesley Partners is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller based in Hong Kong to own global financial reporting, consolidation, compliance and internal controls for multi-entity operations across Ireland, Israel, the US and Mexico.

You will standardize accounting practices, deliver timely group results and partner with regional teams to drive governance and high-quality financial decision-making for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant finance discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification: CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on complex group consolidation experience gained from a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with multinational cross-border exposure
• Proven track record in Financial Controller, Regional Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership roles
• In-depth expertise in group consolidation, intercompany accounting & elimination, foreign currency translation, acquisition accounting and complex consolidation adjustments
• Hands-on experience coordinating with global local teams and external auditors in a fast-paced multinational corporate environment
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, able to collaborate across time zones and regulatory environments
• Close to native fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close cycles for all international subsidiary entities.
• Prepare, validate and review group consolidated financial statements in full compliance with IFRS.
• Deliver timely, precise financial reporting to headquarters and executive leadership.
• Analyze cross-border financial performance, identify key business trends and provide data-driven insights.
• Ensure group-wide adherence to IFRS, HKFRS/HK GAAP and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Collaborate with local finance teams and external advisors to meet statutory, financial and tax reporting obligations across Ireland, Israel, the US and Mexico.
• Monitor updates to global accounting standards and regulatory rules, and implement group-level impact adjustments.
• Provide professional financial guidance to overseas finance teams and standardize accounting policies and controls across entities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting packages for accuracy and consistency.
• Unify accounting treatment and governance across all jurisdictions and sustain robust internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and close audit findings.
• Partner with regional leaders to support strategic decision-making via in-depth financial analysis.
• Advise on accounting implications for M&A activities, intercompany transactions, and group projects.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-term planning.
• Monitor cash flow status and oversee intercompany funding arrangements and FX risk.

Skills

Group consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Foreign currency translation

Acquisition accounting

Consolidation adjustments

Audit coordination

Cross-cultural communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA/CA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

We’re looking for a seasoned, hands-on Financial Controller to take end-to-end ownership of global financial reporting, consolidation, compliance and internal controls for our multinational business footprint covering Ireland, Israel, the US and Mexico. Based in Hong Kong, you will standardize accounting practices across multiple jurisdictions, deliver accurate, timely group financial results, and drive consistent financial governance across all overseas subsidiaries.

This role is perfectly suited for a Big Four trained accounting professional with deep expertise in complex multi-entity, cross-border consolidation. You will bring robust technical accounting knowledge to streamline global finance processes, partner with regional teams, and support high-quality financial decision-making for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close cycles for all international subsidiary entities
• Prepare, validate and review group consolidated financial statements in full compliance with IFRS
• Deliver timely, precise financial reporting to headquarters and executive leadership
• Analyze cross-border financial performance, identify key business trends and deliver data-driven actionable insights

Technical Accounting & Global Compliance

• Ensure group-wide adherence to IFRS, HKFRS/HK GAAP and US GAAP accounting standards
• Collaborate with local finance teams and external advisors to meet statutory, financial and tax reporting obligations across Ireland, Israel, the US and Mexico
• Monitor updates to global accounting standards and regulatory rules, and evaluate and implement group-level impact adjustments

Global Finance Leadership & Standardization

• Provide professional financial guidance and operational support to overseas finance teams
• Standardize global accounting policies, financial workflows and internal control systems across all entities
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting packages to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Unify accounting treatment and financial governance across all international jurisdictions
• Build, optimize and sustain robust group-wide internal control frameworks
• Identify financial and operational risks, and design and execute effective mitigation plans
• Coordinate internal and external audit procedures, and ensure timely closure of all audit findings

Business Partnership & Financial Planning

• Partner with regional business leaders to support commercial and strategic decision-making via in-depth financial analysis
• Advise on accounting implications for M&A activities, intercompany transactions, new business initiatives and group strategic projects
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long-term group financial planning processes

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor global cash flow status and group liquidity positions
• Oversee intercompany funding arrangements, foreign exchange risk exposure and global cash optimization strategies
• Manage and maintain effective banking relationships for international business operations

Process Optimization & Finance Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting workflows and automation capabilities
• Lead finance transformation projects and ERP system optimization initiatives as required
• Scale industry best practices to boost overall finance team operational efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a relevant finance discipline
• Professional accounting qualification: CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• 5+ years of hands-on complex group consolidation experience gained from a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with extensive multinational cross-border business exposure
• Proven track record in Financial Controller, Regional Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership roles
• In-depth expertise in group consolidation, intercompany accounting & elimination, foreign currency translation, acquisition accounting and complex consolidation adjustments
• Hands-on experience coordinating with global local teams and external auditors in a fast-paced multinational corporate environment
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, able to collaborate efficiently across different time zones and regulatory environments
• Close to native fluency in English.