Assistant Finance Controller / Finance Controller (Japanese Speaking)

KEENFINITY Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in security solutions is seeking a Mid-Senior level Finance Operations professional in Singapore. The role involves overseeing risk management, credit management, and procurement activities, while ensuring compliance and enhancing financial efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in SAP and financial reporting. This full-time position promises opportunities to impact organizational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance accounting or sales operations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Champion initiatives for risk management and internal controls.
• Resolve customer disputes and manage credit reviews.
• Oversee purchasing activities ensuring efficiency.
• Provide customer escalation support with top-tier service.
• Assist in contract management and pricing strategies.
• Prepare Monthly Sales Associate Performance Reports.
• Lead cost center controlling activities, managing close routines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in SAP

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-driven

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in more than 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.

Key Responsibilities

Local Governance

• Champion and lead initiatives to enhance risk management and strengthen internal controls within the organization.
• Collaborate with central teams to conduct audits and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Ensure all local operations are in full compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining the highest levels of integrity and accountability.

Credit Management

• Skillfully resolve customer disputes, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Oversee and manage the review of orders on credit blocks, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain healthy receivables by monitoring and managing overdue amounts, implementing strategies to reduce delinquency and improve cash flow.

Direct Purchasing

• Oversee and manage purchasing activities for countries without dedicated staff, ensuring seamless procurement processes.
• Handle Local-for-Local transactions, demo goods and indirect purchasing, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Efficiently assign FI invoices in APM, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.

Customer Escalation Support

• Provide top-tier support for resolving customer escalations, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Address delivery complaints, payment issues, warranty cases and contractual concerns with urgency and attention to detail, maintaining positive customer relationships.

Pricing & Contract Management Support

• Assist in the development, review and negotiation of customer contracts to ensure favorable terms and compliance.
• Support the creation and maintenance of pricelists ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure accurate net pricing for selective customers maintaining competitive and fair pricing strategies.
• Administer performance criteria and partner level discounts in SAP optimizing financial performance and partner relations.

Comprehensive Reporting

• Prepare insightful Monthly Sales Associate Performance Reports to track and analyze individual and team performance.
• Conduct detailed Point of Sales (Tier2) Reporting providing valuable data insights for strategic decision‑making.
• Perform ad‑hoc sales analytics to gain deeper customer insights and support sales strategies.
• Handle essential external reporting requirements for government customers and regulators ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Cost Controlling

• Lead cost center controlling activities including Month End Close (MEC), Year-End Close (YEC), Business Planning (BP) and Financial Controlling (FC).
• Implement and monitor cost‑saving measures to enhance financial efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Manage intercompany charges for all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and additional costs ensuring accurate and timely allocation.

Legal Entity Management

• Calculate transfer pricing in accordance with guidelines from BT/FC ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee Year-End Close (YEC) reporting income statements and tax documentation ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.
• Coordinate audits of local GAAP and IFRS accounts ensuring thorough preparation and compliance with auditing standards.
• Record and manage leasing cases for both tangible and intangible assets maintaining detailed and accurate records.
• Serve as the primary interface to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Treasury Management

• Oversee liquidity management and manage banking affairs to ensure optimal cash flow and financial stability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance accounting or sales operations with a strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Self‑driven proactive and able to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on goal and result orientation.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems particularly SAP.
• Business fluent in English Japanese with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with cost center controlling transfer pricing and performance reporting.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Security Systems Services