France Country Controller (Senior Manager)

Salesforce, Inc..; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Country Controller responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and governance. The ideal candidate has a solid financial background, excellent communication skills in French and English, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing local financial statements, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Solid financial and accounting background.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English.
• Ability to navigate a multinational, fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance in accounting, reporting, tax, and corporate governance.
• Oversee the preparation and audit of local financial statements.
• Collaborate with legal and other stakeholders to meet corporate governance requirements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax knowledge

Corporate governance

Communication skills in French

Communication skills in English

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

The country controller is responsible for supporting and reviewing financial reporting, as well as monitoring and supporting overall compliance within their assigned jurisdiction. This individual should be an experienced accounting professional with strong corporate finance skills, including knowledge of tax and corporate governance topics. They must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders in a rapidly evolving business environment, along with project management skills.

The main responsibilities of the country controller include:

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance in accounting, reporting, tax, and corporate governance;
• Ensuring accurate financial statements are prepared and approved by the board and relevant governance bodies;
• Providing support to business partners;
• Identifying process improvements and initiatives to enhance operating margins.

Core Responsibilities:

External reporting

• Overseeing the preparation and audit of local financial statements and notes, including participation in reviews, sign-off on adjustments, and review of financial metrics;
• Reviewing technical accounting memos and new disclosures;
• Monitoring the timely filing of local financial statements and reports;
• Supporting the review of flux analysis and financial statements;
• Managing ad hoc requests from external parties such as government authorities.

Compliance and governance

• Monitoring risks and obligations, implementing process changes to ensure compliance;
• Collaborating with legal and other stakeholders to meet corporate governance requirements;
• Ensuring compliance with local GAAP, tax obligations, ESG requirements, and other regulations;
• Supporting risk assessments and maintaining documentation for compliance frameworks.

Business partnering

• Partnering with stakeholders such as tax, legal, and finance teams to support their needs and improve efficiency;
• Representing controllership in cross-functional forums;
• Supporting directors in fulfilling their duties and communicating financial information to stakeholders;
• Supporting tax audits, customer deals, external ratings, and maintaining relationships with key leaders;
• Continuously seeking process enhancements and supporting ad hoc compliance projects.

Skills Required:

• Solid financial and accounting background;
• Knowledge of tax and corporate governance topics;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in French and English;
• Ability to navigate a multinational, fast-growing environment;
• Managing tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Project management skills.