Financial Controller — APJ

The Financial Controller is responsible for owning the month-end close, ensuring financial accuracy, and managing statutory and tax compliance for assigned entities across the APJ region.

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the month-end close, ensuring accurate and complete financial data.
• Analyze variances, explain key movements, and monitor financial trends.
• Support complex and non-routine transactions, assessing their impact on local financials and coordinating with Tax and Legal teams.
• Coordinate local accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance activities with external service providers.
• Review deliverables prepared by external service providers for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with group accounting records.
• Maintain a clear compliance calendar and ensure timely completion of required filings.
• Post and document statutory and tax adjustments in the ERP system.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems.
• Coordinate with Tax, Legal, and external consultants to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate with local and group external auditors during audits and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX controls, and maintain proper documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in general accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments covering APAC jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and relevant local GAAP.
• Strong understanding of local accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance processes across APAC jurisdictions.
• Experience coordinating external accounting and tax service providers and reviewing their deliverables.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Competencies:

• Strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams