Financial Controller

SWAN & MACLAREN GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a Financial Controller to manage overall accounting and finance matters. Responsibilities include leading the finance team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial performance reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field, with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of working experience.
• At least 2 years as a team manager/head.
• Experience in financial accounting leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting & finance team.
• Perform financial consolidation for the group.
• Provide management monthly performance reports.
• Prepare the annual budget with business units.
• Ensure compliance with group policies.

Skills

Technical accounting

Tax compliance

Financial modelling

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CA, CPA or ACCA equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller shall be primarily in charge of the overall Accounting and Finance matters of Swan & Maclaren Group and its subsidiaries, which cover the following:

1. Lead the accounting & finance team to maintain the accounting records of the Group in a timely and accurate manner and ensure month-end and year-end closing is done promptly
2. Perform financial consolidation for the Group of companies annually and monthly
3. Provide management with monthly reports that track and analyse the Group’s performance
4. Prepare the Group’s annual budget in conjunction with the Business Units
5. Work with all our overseas entities to ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures
6. Work with tax advisors and authorities to ensure compliance with transfer pricing rules and minimise the Group’s tax liabilities
7. Liase with external auditors to ensure year-end audits are completed efficiently and without issues
8. Manage the Group’s financial policies or procedures to improve financial performance and strengthen internal controls
9. Ensuring compliance with government regulations
10. Assist with raising capital and/or other funds
11. Work with banks to ensure the Group has adequate banking facilities at a reasonable cost
12. Assist with M&A activities.
13. Advise on and manage the group structure to minimise Corporate Tax and compliance costs
14. Other ad-hoc duties, the Board of Directors or Senior Management may assign from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CA, CPA or ACCA equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience, of which at least 2 must be as a team manager/head.
• Experience as the Finance & Accounting Head of a business unit or company would be preferred
• Audit experience with a Big 4 audit firm is preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and tax foundation, with prior experience in financial modelling, IFRS reporting and internal controls.
• Proven ability to manage complexity, embrace new technologies, and think creatively to solve problems.