Financial Controller

Hytech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, controllership, and governance across its regional operations in Singapore. You will oversee monthly closes, group consolidation, and IFRS compliance while strengthening internal controls and partnering with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting or controllership, with Big 4 exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership across multi-entity or regional consolidations.
• Experience in IFRS, group consolidation, and technical accounting with accounting position papers.
• Strengthened internal controls, improved finance processes, and partnered with cross-functional teams.
• Led finance teams and driven transformation including ERP implementation or reporting automation.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA) required; strong English and Chinese for regional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close across regional entities, with group consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Oversee technical accounting matters and intercompany accounting, ensuring governance.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements for efficiency.
• Partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and regional teams to support expansion and compliance.
• Lead and develop the regional controllership team to enable growth and excellence.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Group consolidation

Technical accounting

Internal controls

Process improvement

ERP systems

Cross-functional partnership

Team leadership

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specializing in digital transformation for fintech and financial services companies. We provide comprehensive consulting solutions, as well as middle- and back-office support, to empower our clients with streamlined operations and cutting-edge strategies.

With a global team of over 2,000 professionals, Hytech has established a strong presence worldwide, with offices in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, and more.

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, controllership, and governance across our regional operations. This role sits at the intersection of financial reporting, technical accounting, and business partnership, requiring someone who can oversee complex accounting activities while strengthening internal controls and supporting business growth across multiple jurisdictions. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving finance transformation initiatives, and building a scalable finance function that supports the business as it continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation: Lead the monthly and annual financial close process across multiple regional entities, overseeing group consolidation, statutory financial reporting, and compliance with IFRS and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Technical Accounting & Financial Governance: Manage technical accounting matters, including accounting policies, complex transactions, and accounting position papers, while overseeing intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and financial governance across the Group.
• Internal Controls & Process Excellence: Strengthen the Group's internal controls and finance governance framework by enhancing standard operating procedures, improving financial processes, and driving automation and system improvements to increase reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Partner closely with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and regional business teams across multiple jurisdictions to support business expansion, regulatory compliance, new entity setup, accounting standard implementation, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the regional controllership team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while supporting the team's professional growth.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience & Background: 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership, including responsibility for multi-entity or regional consolidations. Experience gained within a Big 4 audit firm is advantageous but not essential.
• Technical Accounting Expertise: Strong knowledge of IFRS, group consolidation, and technical accounting, with demonstrated experience preparing accounting position papers, interpreting complex accounting matters, and supporting financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Financial Governance & Business Partnership: Demonstrated experience strengthening internal controls, improving finance processes, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate complex accounting matters and support sound business decisions.
• Leadership & Systems: Proven experience leading finance teams and driving finance transformation initiatives, including process optimisation, ERP implementation, or reporting automation. Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is advantageous.
• Education & Professional Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or an equivalent is required. Strong English proficiency is required. Written and spoken Chinese proficiency is required to support effective collaboration with regional colleagues and external stakeholders across Chinese-speaking markets.