Group Financial Controller: Recovery & Compliance Lead

SINBOR COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SINBOR COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting recovery, and statutory compliance across multiple Singapore entities. The role focuses on resolving historical accounting and compliance matters while coordinating audits and improving reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will work independently, review legacy records, liaise with auditors and advisers, and establish strong controls and group consolidation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CA (Singapore), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Historical Accounting Review & Recovery: review historical records and reporting obligations across entities.
• Lead reconstruction and reconciliation of incomplete accounting records (ledgers, bank statements, AR/AP, intercompany).
• Review historical management accounts for completeness and accuracy.
• Assess existing systems (Xero and legacy software) and recommend recovery or migration solutions.
• Develop and execute a structured recovery plan with priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead preparation and coordination of outstanding statutory audits across multiple years.
• Liaise with external auditors to resolve historical queries and adjustments.
• Prepare and review financial statements per SFRS.
• Oversee annual financial statements, schedules, and audit working papers.
• Review solvency and reporting requirements; support group consolidation and intercompany reconciliation.
• Review outstanding statutory reporting obligations and plan remediation.
• Coordinate with corporate secretaries on Annual Returns and AGM compliance.
• Oversee XBRL filings where applicable.
• Work with tax agents to review corporate income tax computations and filings.
• Monitor deadlines and implement controls to prevent non-compliance.
• Identify potential compliance risks and elevate issues.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple Singapore entities.
• Establish consistent accounting policies and internal controls.
• Review monthly and annual management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Develop processes for document retention and financial approvals.
• Manage intercompany balances and reconciliations.
• Provide regular progress reports and financial insights.
• Assess accounting function and staffing needs.
• Supervise internal staff and coordinate with outsourced providers.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, advisers.
• Establish a work plan to clear historical accounting backlogs.
• Provide updates to senior management on progress and timelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline

CA (Singapore), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Legacy accounting software

Job description

SINBOR COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting recovery, and statutory compliance across multiple Singapore entities. The role focuses on resolving historical accounting and compliance matters while coordinating audits and improving reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will work independently, review legacy records, liaise with auditors and advisers, and establish strong controls and group consolidation.