Financial Controller

Job Overview:

Financial Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting function and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role oversees all accounting operations, statutory compliance, tax coordination, audit management, and internal controls while ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards, group's requirement and regulatory requirements. Financial Controller serves as a key advisor to CFO and senior management by providing financial insights, strengthening governance, and driving continuous improvement across accounting processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, develop, and manage the Accounting function, fostering a high-performance culture through effective coaching, talent development, and performance management.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the accounting team to ensure integrity, operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring efficient workflows, strong governance, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Partner closely with CFO, business leaders, and regional finance teams to align accounting operations with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Financial Reporting:

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with TFRS, IFRS, Group accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, variance reporting, and commentary to support management decision-making and business performance improvement.
• Manage the closing of local and group reporting monthly accounts, ensuring financial and management reporting is completed timely and accurately.
• Coordinate and oversee external audit processes, liaising with auditors and addressing any issues or concerns to ensure smooth audit completion.
• Oversee financial reporting submissions to regulatory authorities, including Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), tax authorities, and other governing bodies.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with TFRS, IFRS, group and local accounting policies, as well as all other applicable regulations and standards.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices, ensuring timely adoption and compliance.
• Promote the highest standards of professional ethics, transparency, and corporate governance within the finance function and across the organization.

Strategic and Business Partnership:

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior management by providing financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and key business decisions.
• Work closely in the development of the company's annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Support business growth initiatives, transformation projects, and operational improvement programs from a financial and accounting perspective.

Systems, Process Improvement & Transformation:

• Oversee accounting systems and financial reporting platforms to ensure data integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with business requirements.
• Lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes, improve controls, and enhance reporting capabilities through automation and digital transformation.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce risk, and improve data quality.
• Promote the use of technology, analytics, and best practices to improve financial management and decision support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10 years of proven experience in accounting or finance roles, with minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Strong knowledge of TFRS and IFRS and internal controls, especially IFRS 17.
• Experience in insurance or other regulated financial industries preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Good command of both spoken and written English.

Skills & Competencies:

• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning & Organizational skills
• Financial Expertise & Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance
• Leadership & People Development
• Stakeholder and Change Management
• Integrity & Professional Ethics