Financial Controller

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a strategic Financial Controller to lead financial operations for international expansion. The role involves collaborating with business leaders to establish new legal entities, managing communications with regulatory authorities, and implementing financial processes. Candidates should have a strong finance background with at least 8 years of experience, ideally in multinational settings, and must be bilingual in English and Mandarin. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in multinational corporations.
• Experience in supporting international business expansion and financial complexities.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin for communications with counterparts in China.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to establish new legal entities in international markets.
• Act as the main contact with government, banking, and tax authorities.
• Develop and implement standardized financial systems and controls.
• Provide actionable financial analysis and insights to senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication with authorities

Bilingual English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Master’s degree or CPA/ACCA preferred

Job description

Based in Singapore

Required to travel frequently (up to 70%)

Marketing and communications industry

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Financial Controller to lead and oversee the financial infrastructure for growing international operations. This role is central to supporting expansion into new markets. The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner, ensuring robust financial governance, smooth market entry, and compliance across multiple regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business leaders to establish and register new legal entities in key global markets, ensuring smooth market entry and operational readiness.

• Act as the main point of contact with government, banking, tax, and foreign exchange authorities. Proactively assess, mitigate, and manage financial, regulatory, and tax risks across international operations.

• Develop and implement standardized financial systems, processes, and controls. Provide guidance to overseas finance teams to ensure accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and strong governance.

• Provide senior management with actionable financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support informed decision‑making and drive global business growth.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field; a Master’s degree or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) is highly preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally within multinational corporations or high‑growth international environments.

• Proven, hands‑on experience supporting international business expansion, including entity setup and navigating financial complexities of new markets.

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin, to support regular communications with counterparts at the China headquarters.

Kindly email your resume in a detailed Word format to [e-mail]

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

People Profilers Pte Ltd

http://www.peopleprofilers.com

20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building Singapore 049705

EA License No. 02C4944

Registration No. R22107092