Financial Controller (based SG)

Hytech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech, a leading management consulting firm, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, controllership, and governance across regional operations in Singapore. The role combines technical accounting with business partnership to support growth and strengthen internal controls.

You will lead monthly closes, manage intercompany accounting, and drive finance transformation while mentoring the regional controllership team and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or controllership experience across multi-entity or regional consolidations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, group consolidation and technical accounting.
• Experience strengthening internal controls, improving finance processes and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience leading finance teams and driving transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation or reporting automation.
• Bachelor-level degree in Accounting/Finance; professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA) required; strong English and Chinese proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close across regional entities, oversee group consolidation, statutory reporting, and IFRS compliance.
• Manage technical accounting matters, policies, and intercompany reconciliations with governance oversight.
• Strengthen internal controls and finance processes; drive automation and system improvements for reporting efficiency.
• Partner with Treasury, Tax, Legal and regional teams to support expansion, new entity setup, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the regional controllership team to foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS

Group consolidation

Intercompany accounting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Cross-functional partnership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CA

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.