Assistant Manager - Controllership

Job Duties:

Controllership Focus Areas:

• Financial statement preparation and reporting
• Accounting operations oversight
• Internal controls and compliance
• Audit coordination
• Tax planning and compliance
• Accounting policy development

Key Direct Responsibilities:

• Helps with the preparation/review of annual financial statements
• Assists the group consolidation of financial statements, including checking subsidiary financial information, reconciliations, and elimination of intercompany transactions.
• Helps with the review of monthly management accounts.
• Assists Head of Finance in reviewing and supporting tax computations (CIT, VAT, and other applicable taxes) for compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinates and prepares schedules and supporting documentation for statutory audits.
• Liaises with external auditors, responding to audit queries, and following up on audit adjustments and recommendations.
• Ensures accurate maintenance of accounting records, ledgers, and journals.
• Supports month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assists in financial analysis, variance explanations, and reporting to management.
• Implements and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports preparation of group management reports and dashboards.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes.
• Supports special finance, audit, or regulatory projects as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an audit firm or relevant accounting role
• Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Experience in financial statement preparation, consolidation, and review
• Knowledge of tax computations and regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft 365, or similar)