Group Financial Controller

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Group Consolidation & Reporting — Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across all business units and geographies; own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; oversee intercompany transactions and eliminations; manage external auditors and finalize statutory audits for the Group and key operating entities; prepare financial reporting materials for the Board.
• Internal Controls & Compliance — Design, implement, and maintain the Group financial governance and internal controls framework; lead risk-based reviews of controls across business units; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all operating jurisdictions; advise the Board on financial governance and risk matters.
• Group Tax Oversight — Provide functional oversight of the tax function; ensure the Group and its entities remain compliant with tax and transfer pricing regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Finance Transformation — Drive transformation initiatives that create efficiency and add value across the finance organization, including champion process automation, reporting efficiency, and data quality.
• Team Leadership — Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-entity finance team; build capability across the function and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU BRIN

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent; CA / CPA qualification preferred
• 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a group or multi-entity controllership role
• Big 4 (or equivalent professional services) background combined with commercial experience is strongly preferred; prior exposure to software or business services sectors is an advantage
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including consolidation, M&A accounting, and complex IFRS application
• Demonstrated track record of managing external auditors and finalizing statutory audits
• Hands-on experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent); NetSuite exposure is an advantage
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the maturity to engage Board, executive, and cross-border audiences
• High integrity, sound commercial judgment, and ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Business fluency in both English and Chinese