Group Financial Controller

BIPO; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

BIPO in Singapore seeks a Senior Group Finance Leader to oversee IFRS consolidation across geographies, manage the close cycle, and coordinate statutory audits. You will design internal controls, lead risk reviews, and drive finance transformation while guiding a multi-entity team.

You will engage with the Board and senior stakeholders, requiring strong leadership, cross-border governance, and exceptional communication in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent; CA / CPA qualification preferred
• 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a group or multi-entity controllership role
• Big 4 background with commercial exposure is preferred; sector experience an advantage
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including consolidation, M&A accounting, IFRS
• Experience managing external auditors and finalizing statutory audits
• Hands-on experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across all business units and geographies; own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Oversee intercompany transactions and eliminations; manage external auditors and finalize statutory audits for the Group and key operating entities
• Prepare financial reporting materials for the Board
• Design, implement, and maintain the Group internal controls framework; lead risk-based reviews across units
• Drive finance transformation and process automation to improve reporting quality and efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-entity finance team; foster accountability and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cross-border governance

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

CA/CPA qualification

15 years finance experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

• Group Consolidation & Reporting — Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across all business units and geographies; own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; oversee intercompany transactions and eliminations; manage external auditors and finalize statutory audits for the Group and key operating entities; prepare financial reporting materials for the Board.
• Internal Controls & Compliance — Design, implement, and maintain the Group financial governance and internal controls framework; lead risk-based reviews of controls across business units; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all operating jurisdictions; advise the Board on financial governance and risk matters.
• Group Tax Oversight — Provide functional oversight of the tax function; ensure the Group and its entities remain compliant with tax and transfer pricing regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Finance Transformation — Drive transformation initiatives that create efficiency and add value across the finance organization, including champion process automation, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
• Team Leadership — Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-entity finance team; build capability across the function and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU BRIN

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent; CA / CPA qualification preferred
• 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a group or multi-entity controllership role
• Big 4 (or equivalent professional services) background combined with commercial experience is strongly preferred; prior exposure to software or business services sectors is an advantage
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including consolidation, M&A accounting, and complex IFRS application
• Demonstrated track record of managing external auditors and finalizing statutory audits
• Hands-on experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); NetSuite exposure is an advantage
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the maturity to engage Board, executive, and cross-border audiences
• High integrity, sound commercial judgment, and ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Business fluency in both English and Chinese