Finance Controller

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis Singapore, a leading tech consultancy and digital engineering powerhouse, seeks a Finance Controller to lead accounting, reporting and financial controls. You will partner with the Japan/APAC Finance team to support budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.

You’ll serve as a key finance contact for the Singapore business, ensuring robust controls and timely financial information to guide business decisions in a dynamic, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience working in matrix organisation across functions and geographies.
• Accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred but not mandatory.
• Proactive and ownership-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Strong accounting mindset and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and reporting.
• Coordinate management and statutory reporting per local and group policies.
• Ensure tax compliance and GST reporting with tax advisers.
• Supervise accounts payable/receivable, billing and invoicing.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis with the APAC team.
• Provide financial data, variance explanations for management decisions.
• Partner with local stakeholders to understand drivers and performance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address findings.

Skills

Matrix organisation experience

Financial controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Intercompany accounting

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Proactive ownership

Education

Accounting degree

Professional accounting qualification preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Akkodis Singapore is a leading tech consultancy and digital engineering powerhouse that operates as a global business unit of the Adecco Group.

The company specializes in delivering high-value IT services, R&D engineering, and specialized talent solutions across the region. Backed by the global scale of the Adecco Group, Akkodis effectively bridges the gap between technology and talent to drive digital transformation for its clients.

Job Summary

The Finance Controller will lead the accounting, reporting, compliance and financial control activities of Akkodis Singapore, while contributing to budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis in collaboration with the Japan/APAC Akkodis Finance team.

The role will serve as a key Finance contact for the Singapore business, ensuring accurate financial information, robust controls and effective support for business decisions. You can expect to grow and develop as this role involves being a key partner to the Singapore office operation. This is a strategic finance role with influence over business decision making and an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review and approve general ledger entries, journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations and financial schedules.
• Coordinate management and statutory reporting in accordance with local requirements and Group policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax regulations and group finance policies.
• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, accounting procedures and governance frameworks to minimize financial risks.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensure audit readiness, address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee tax compliance, including corporate tax, GST reporting and other applicable statutory filings, in coordination with tax advisers where required.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, management accounts and statutory reports.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, intercompany transactions and balance sheet positions to ensure financial accuracy and effective financial management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis in close collaboration with the Japan/APAC Finance team.
• Provide financial data, variance explanations and local business insights for management reporting and decision-making.
• Partner with local business stakeholders to understand financial performance and key business drivers.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and business initiatives as required.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields.
• Experience working in matrix organisation across functions and geographies.
• Preferred to have Accounting Qualifications (e.g ACCA,CPA,CA) but not mandatory
• Highly motivated individual who is proactive and take ownership of the tasks
• Strong accounting and financial control mindset, with high attention to accuracy and detail
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand key business and financial drivers
• Able to work effectively with business stakeholders, GBS, external service providers and regional Finance teams
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-Finance stakeholders
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in improving Finance processes and ways of working
• Very meticulous and not afraid of detail-oriented work to make sense of the data
• Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced environment and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven expertise in processing and analysing datasets
• Ability to work independently in an international and cross-cultural environment with minimal supervision and manage priorities