Assistant Financial Controller

Re Sustainability International (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Controller to oversee financial control and governance for both Singapore and the group's entities. This role requires 5-8 years of relevant experience and strong accounting expertise, along with the ability to lead audits and manage teams. Candidates with prior experience in audit firms and knowledge of Singapore's compliance standards are preferred. The position emphasizes strong leadership and a focus on process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in audit firms (Big 4 or mid-tier preferred) will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Drive automation and ERP improvements.

Skills

Strong technical accounting expertise

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Assistant Finance Controller (Senior) supports the Finance Controller in overseeing end-to-end financial control, statutory reporting, and governance for Singapore and group entities. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, audit leadership, and team management capability in a regulated Singapore environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and estimates
• Ensure compliance with SFRS / SFRS(I) and group policies
• Support group reporting and consolidation

2. Accounting Operations Oversight

• Supervise GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany accounting
• Review accounting treatments
• Standardize accounting processes across entities

3. Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators (IRAS, ACRA)
• Support corporate income tax and GST filings

4. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor accounting teams
• Review outputs and manage performance
• Drive strong governance culture

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls and risk management
• Drive automation and ERP improvements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent
• 5–8+ years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in audit firms (Big 4 or mid-tier preferred) will be added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting and compliance

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong technical accounting expertise
• Audit leadership and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail and governance mindset