Group Financial Controller

Thakral One; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational investment firm is seeking a Group Financial Controller to oversee group reporting, consolidation, and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate must have 12–15+ years of finance experience, preferably in distribution or real estate. Responsibilities include leading monthly group finances, preparing board reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office are essential. The role offers the opportunity to mentor finance staff and drive improvements in reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience with exposure to group reporting and consolidation.
• Prior experience in a listed company environment, ideally in relevant sectors.
• Professionally qualified in finance-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly group close and reporting process.
• Oversee multi-entity, multi-currency group consolidation.
• Prepare monthly board packs covering financial performance.

Skills

Group reporting expertise

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership abilities

Education

ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job Group Financial Controller

This role will act as the principal finance owner of group numbers, ensuring that all information presented to the Board, Audit Committee, and shareholders is accurate, complete, well‑analysed, and decision‑ready.

Key Responsibilities

Group Reporting & Oversight

• Lead and govern the monthly group close and reporting process across all operating and investment entities
• Review monthly management accounts from subsidiaries, challenging accuracy, completeness, and consistency with group accounting policies
• Perform high‑level analytical review across countries and business segments, resolving issues before escalation

Group Consolidation & Technical Judgment

• Oversee multi‑entity, multi‑currency group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, FX translation, consolidation adjustments, and minority interests
• Exercise sound judgment on complex accounting areas relevant to distribution and real estate operations
• Ensure consolidation outputs are audit‑ready and can withstand Board and regulatory scrutiny

Budgeting & Group Budget Consolidation

• Oversee the annual budgeting process at group level, coordinating inputs from operating entities
• Review and challenge subsidiary budgets for reasonableness, internal consistency, and alignment with group objectives
• Consolidate entity‑level budgets into a cohesive group budget, including segment and country views
• Ensure budget assumptions, FX rates, and accounting treatments are applied consistently across the group
• Support the Group CFO in preparing group budgets write‑ups and key assumptions for the Board
• Oversee variance analysis of actuals vs budget as part of monthly and board reporting

Board & Audit Committee Reporting

• Prepare monthly board packs covering financial performance, segment results, cash flow, KPIs, covenant metrics, and key risks
• Serve as a key finance point of contact for senior stakeholders on reported results

Quarterly & Annual Reporting

• Lead the preparation and coordination of quarterly results announcements and annual financial statements
• Support Board and Audit Committee reviews, including significant accounting judgments, estimates, and disclosures
• Act as the primary finance counterpart to external auditors during reporting cycles

Governance & Group Standards

• Maintain and enhance group accounting policies, reporting instructions, and internal controls.
• Drive standardisation and discipline across subsidiary finance teams to ensure consistent, high‑quality reporting
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting efficiency and controls as the group scales
• Assisting in migrating to more automation and data analytical tools etc

Candidate Profile

• 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience with strong exposure to group reporting and consolidation
• Prior experience in a listed company environment, ideally in distribution, trading, logistics, or real estate‑related businesses
• Currently operating at Group Financial Controller, Head of Group Reporting, Deputy CFO, or equivalent level
• Professionally qualified: ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent
• Comfortable engaging with Board members, Audit Committees, external auditors, and senior management
• Known for strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate under tight reporting timelines
• Good command of spoken and written English a must
• Proficient in MS Office
• Able to mentor/coach staff to enhance team performance through structured training and ongoing guidance

Search Emphasis

We are seeking a candidate who combines technical depth, commercial understanding, and board‑level maturity, and who is comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and accountability.