Financial Controller — APJ

The role

The Financial Controller is responsible for owning the month-end close, ensuring financial accuracy, and managing statutory and tax compliance for assigned entities across the APJ region. The role requires strong analytical skills, ownership, and close collaboration with internal teams and external accounting and tax service providers. The candidate should have experience working across APAC jurisdictions and a strong understanding of the region’s accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Own and execute the month-end close, ensuring accurate and complete financial data.

Analyze variances, explain key movements, and monitor financial trends.

Support complex and non-routine transactions, assessing their impact on local financials and coordinating with Tax and Legal teams.

Coordinate local accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance activities with external service providers, including GST/VAT, corporate income tax, regulatory and statistical filings, financial statements, and local audits.

Review deliverables prepared by external service providers for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with group accounting records.

Maintain a clear compliance calendar and ensure timely completion of required filings.

Post and document statutory and tax adjustments in the ERP system.

Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems, including NetSuite and local reporting tools.

Coordinate with Tax, Legal, and external consultants to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

Coordinate with local and group external auditors during audits and reviews.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX controls, and maintain proper documentation.

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

We expect you to have:

8+ years of experience in general accounting or financial reporting.

Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments covering APAC jurisdictions.

Experience in a Big Four firm is a plus.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and relevant local GAAP.

Strong understanding of local accounting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance processes across APAC jurisdictions.

Experience coordinating external accounting and tax service providers and reviewing their deliverables.

Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite is a plus.

Advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset.

Proficiency in English is required.

Competencies:

Strong ownership and attention to detail.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Resilience and ability to work under pressure.

Effective communication and stakeholder management.

Continuous improvement mindset.