Regional Finance Controller (Financial Services)

CALIBER8 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading company is seeking a Regional Finance Controller for the APAC Region. This role, located in Singapore or Sydney, requires managing accounting procedures, overseeing audits, and ensuring tax compliance. Candidates must have a CA/CPA equivalent and over 10 years in professional accounting, preferably in trading sectors. Excellent communication and analytical skills, along with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional accounting experience, including managerial roles.
• Experience in the finance team of a trading company or public accounting in financial services.
• Strong commitment to preparing accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve accounting control procedures.
• Manage month-end close process and tax compliances.
• Maintain accurate accounting records including General Ledger.
• Prepare and file reports for banks and regulators.
• Coordinate financial audits and tax return filings.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

CA / CPA equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Regional Finance Controller (Financial Services)

Our client is a leading quantitative trading business with 4 offices globally. As part of their expansion plans, they are looking to hire an Financial Controller for the APAC Region.

This role will report into the Group CFO based in the US and will be either based in Singapore or Sydney.

This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Compliance, Trade Operations and Procurement.

• Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures and supervise the work of the accounting team
• Manage the completion of the month-end close process for numerous entities, oversee tax compliances and have a strong background to manage transfer pricing topics.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports for banks, regulators and other third parties
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual transfer pricing and tax computations
• Participate in budgeting process
• Coordinate financial audits and tax returns filings with outside public accounting firms

Qualities that make great candidates :

• CA / CPA equivalent with 10 + years of professional accounting experience and experience in managerial role with quantitative trading or general trading sectors.
• Experience leading the finance team of a trading company or public accounting experience in the financial services (trading entities) industry
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office software, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work