Financial Controller

Graviton Research Capital LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Financial Controller to build a world-class finance function. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, leading financial reporting, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. A Chartered Accountant with at least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity is essential. Additionally, the candidate should have strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex financial governance. This position is crucial for driving key commercial decisions and requires excellent collaboration with leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller in a multi-entity structure.
• Experience in financial reporting, compliance, or contractual review is preferred.
• Capability to assess legal agreements and financial terms.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the overall financial strategy.
• Manage day-to-day operations in the Finance Department.
• Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes.
• Prepare financial and management reports.
• Work with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Supervise ACRA filings and governance compliance.
• Evaluate legal and financial contracts.
• Manage vendor-related processes.
• Prepare board-level financial presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial governance

Operational rigour

Compliance management

Education

Chartered Accountant (ISCA)

Chartered Secretary (CSIS)

Job description

As a Financial Controller at Graviton Research Capital, you will play a pivotal role in building a world‑class finance function that supports a fast‑growing, technology‑driven trading organisation. This role demands sharp analytical thinking, a strong command of financial governance, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, multi‑entity environment. You will work closely with leadership across teams, bringing financial discipline, operational rigour, and strategic insight to help drive key decisions and ensure the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and control.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support the overall financial strategy, contributing meaningfully to key commercial and governance decisions.
• Taking care of the Finance Department’s day‑to‑day operations, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across all activities.
• Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes and ensure timely internal circulation of financial statements.
• Strengthen accounting systems, internal controls, and process efficiency to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare, review, and deliver financial and management reports, including consolidation, cash flow statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Work closely with external auditors, bankers, and tax advisors to manage audit matters, statutory filings, and compliance obligations.
• Review and supervise ACRA filings, corporate secretarial documents, and governance‑related compliance requirements.
• Evaluate, review, and comment on legal, commercial, and financial contracts to safeguard the entity’s interests and ensure alignment with financial and regulatory standards.
• Manage vendor‑related processes, including bill approvals, contract terms, payment cycles, and control checks.
• Prepare board‑level financial presentations and provide analytical insights to support strategic decisions.
• Handle ad‑hoc assignments, special projects, and cross‑functional initiatives as required.

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (ISCA); Chartered Secretary (CSIS) certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Financial Controller in a multi‑entity structure, with exposure to governance and contract oversight.
• Experience working in or with a consultancy environment, particularly in areas involving financial reporting, compliance, or contractual review.
• Strong capability to review, interpret, and assess secretarial documents, legal agreements, commercial contracts, and financial terms.