URGENT Finance Controller ($7k - 9K) #NKC

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in Singapore is looking for a hands-on and experienced Assistant Finance Controller to manage critical finance tasks, particularly for Japan. Candidates should possess a degree in Business Administration or Finance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong Japanese language skills are essential for handling tax documents. This role focuses on compliance, risk management, and maintaining financial controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance accounting or sales operations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret Japanese language tax documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical finance and operational activities.
• Lead risk management and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee treasury operations and liquidity management.

Skills

Financial controls

Japanese language proficiency

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Customer management

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Assistant Finance Controller / Finance Controller to join us. The successful candidate will take ownership of critical finance and operational activities, ensuring continuity, strong internal controls, and compliance with local and corporate standards.The incumbent needs to know Japanese as he/she will behandling the finance tasks for Japan, need to read Japanese, understand Japanese, interpret the Japanese language on tax documents for example.

Governance & Compliance

• Lead risk management and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate standards.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with central and regulatory teams.

Credit & Customer Management

• Manage receivables, resolve disputes, and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Support customer escalations including delivery, payment, warranty, and contractual issues.
• Oversee credit approvals and monitor overdue accounts.

Purchasing & Contract Support

• Manage purchasing for regions without dedicated staff.
• Handle Local-for-Local transactions, demo goods, and indirect purchasing.
• Support pricing, contract review, and partner discount administration in SAP.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare monthly performance, POS, and ad-hoc sales reports.
• Handle external reporting for regulators, customers, and authorities.

Cost & Financial Control

• Lead cost center activities including month-end, year-end close, business planning, and financial controlling.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and manage intercompany charges.

Legal Entity & Treasury Management

• Manage transfer pricing, audits, leasing, and GAAP/IFRS reporting.
• Serve as the main interface for BPO partners.
• Oversee treasury operations and liquidity management.

Requirement

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in finance accounting, or sales operations, with a strong understanding of financial controls and compliance. The incumbent needs to know Japanese as he/she will behandling the finance tasks for Japan, need to read Japanese, understand Japanese, interpret the Japanese language on tax documents for example.

Interested applicants may email resume to [e-mail]

Chooi Kelly (CEI Registration No: R25136207)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA: 99C4599)

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