Accounting Controller (Oversea)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Tax.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and financial reporting standards.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Coordinate external audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage financial risks and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial guidance and support to local management and regional leadership.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend business improvement initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and cost control activities.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the local accounting team.
• Build strong collaboration with finance, operations, tax, legal, HR, and shared service teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and process standardization.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support ERP implementation, finance transformation, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Experience in multinational companies or overseas operations is highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
• Willing to relocate and work overseas for a minimum of 3 years.

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