Financial Controller

Aurora Energy Research Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international company in Singapore seeks an experienced Financial Controller for a 9-month maternity cover. The role includes overseeing APAC operations, managing financial reporting, and leading a remote team across several regions. Candidates must hold an accountancy qualification and possess strong Excel and communication skills. You will be responsible for accounting processes, monthly closures, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. A supportive and stimulating environment awaits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Access to training programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree educated or qualified accountant.
• Strong Excel skills, knowledge of Power BI is beneficial.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes across APAC entities.
• Oversee monthly and year-end close processes.
• Control key company expenditures.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to manage remote teams

Effective communication skills

Proactive and independent work style

Education

Degree educated or Qualified Accountant – ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP)

Power BI

Job description

Financial Controller, APAC (9-month Maternity Cover)

Department: Core - Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Singapore

Reporting To: Group Financial Director

Description

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to provide maternity cover, working within a dynamic, and fast-paced international company in the subscription and advisory space. This individual will be responsible for overseeing our APAC region operation and management of the regional team based in Sydney, Japan, India and Singapore.

You will manage and grow a high-performing APAC team, overviewing and enhancing the financial reporting. You will be the key contact person in the region for all financial matters.

A highly motivated individual with the ability to work proactively and independently, you must be able to communicate at all levels and across functions. This role will report into the Head of Finance Operations, based in the Oxford, UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to- end accounting processes across the APAC entities
• Manage monthly and year end close processes and reporting for APAC entities
• Manage a remote team in Sydney and Gurugram
• Ensure timely filing of local financial statements and tax filings alongside external accountants
• Support Group Finance team on the external group financial audit and preparation of relevant APAC audit schedules
• Control key company expenditures, such as travel expense claims and other overheads
• Ensure adherence to the Procure to Pay company standard policies
• Work with Head of Finance Operations and Head of Group Reporting to provide management commentary on actual performance against plan and proactively work to resolve any issues that need further investigation
• Commercial reporting on project milestones, profitability, and revenue activity
• Commercial and operational understanding and the ability to advise on ad hoc issues for our Commercial sales team
• Stakeholder management, including experience of partnering and demonstrating gravitas and strong advisory skills

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• Degree educated or Qualified Accountant – ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills, knowledge of Power BI would be beneficial
• A highly motivated individual with the ability to work proactively and independently
• Experience of people management and mentoring
• Ability to work with and effectively communicate with stakeholders across multiple time zones
• Effective professional communication and organisation skills. Self-motivated, resilient, and a capacity to work under pressure

Desired experience:

• Advisory/Consulting or Subscriptions industry experience
• Previous experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP)
• Experience of managing remote teams

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a successful and thriving finance team in a fast-paced and exciting industry.
• A dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment
• A fun, informal and international work culture
• Private healthcare
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity/paternity.