Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Group Financial Controller to lead our multi-entity financial operations across the Philippines and Singapore. This role oversees the full controllership function: financial reporting, compliance, audit management, internal controls, and the reliability of all group-level financial data.
The position requires a technically strong leader capable of elevating processes, managing cross-border teams, and partnering with executive leadership in a fast-scaling environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Technical Controllership
- Lead the group's monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with PFRS and (ideally) SFRS/IFRS.
- Produce and review consolidated financial statements, technical accounting analyses, and management reports for senior leadership and investors.
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting quality, data integrity, and documentation standards.
Audit & Risk Management
- Serve as primary liaison for external auditors (Big 4), leading audit planning, schedules, reconciliations, and technical position papers.
- Strengthen internal control frameworks across entities and functions, ensuring consistent adherence to group policies.
- Oversee statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance in PH & SG, including BIR audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
Accounting Operations Leadership
- Oversee GL, A/R, A/P, fixed-asset accounting, cash management, and treasury-related processes.
- Standardize and scale accounting policies across entities, ensuring strong governance and operational efficiency.
- Lead system improvementsincluding optimization of QuickBooks and preparation for a future ERP migration.
Business Partnership & Strategic Support
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing accounting team across PH and SG.
- Implement measurable KPIs, enhance technical capabilities, and cultivate a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure succession planning and talent development within the controllership function.
Team Leadership & Development
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Ops, and senior leadership to deliver actionable financial insights.
- Support strategic projects and ad-hoc analyses requested by the CFO.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required (CMA/ACCA a plus).
- 812 years of progressive experience in financial controllership or senior accounting leadership roles.
- Strong background with multi-entity consolidation; Big 4 audit experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge of PFRS; exposure to SFRS or IFRS strongly advantageous.
- Proven experience with tax compliance and audits, including BIR.
- Strong systems mindset: advanced QuickBooks proficiency; ERP implementation experience a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and operate in high-growth environments.
- High integrity, disciplined execution, and strong communication skills.
