Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Singapore - Financial Controller

Financial Controller Responsibilities:

Reporting to the President , the candidate is expected to carry out the following responsibilities :

To provide overall leadership and direction to all finance departments within the group.
Keep abreast of latest updates in accounting standards and be involved in training the regional finance team on accounting policies and standards.
To actively participate in the strategic business planning process and provide financial guidance and advice to the management team consistent with the overall financial policy.
To contribute to strategic business planning and development which include tax planning; etc.
To consolidate and furnish timely and accurate management reports, budgets, P & L, balance sheet, cash-flow, forecast etc.
Financial management, cash management, planning and forecasting, taxation and corporate finance experience more important than deep technical accounting and reporting knowledge
Demonstrable experience in leading, developing and growing a finance function in a high-growth international environment. Experience should include of internal processes and procedures for financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, cash management and funding etc.
Exposure to retail business beauty and wellness industry is highly desirable.
To carry out strategic and tactical financial planning involving assessment and management of group financial requirements.
To liaise with auditors, bankers, lawyers, stock analyst, stock exchange and relevant authorities across the region when necessary.
To ensure that the financial and statutory accounting reporting are as per international and local regulatory and legal requirements.
To carry out special projects from time to time as required by the management.
Requirements:

Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken)
Familiar with ACCPAC accounting software.
Qualified Accountant with recognized professional body (eg, ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
International experience in a growth company environment is an added advantage.
Non-hierarchical and comfortable in a fast-changing entrepreneurial business
Proactive, committed, self-starter
Self-confident with strong communication skills
At least 10 years of relevant experience in management position which have at least 5 years of consolidated experience.
Prior experience in beauty & wellness sector with overseas exposure will be an added advantage.
Experience in creating, implementing and monitoring systems and processes.
Possess analytical, leadership, interpersonal and communications skills and business acumen.
Excellent communication and diplomatic skills to deal with regional and cultural issues.
Self-motivated, confident and bilingual.
Must be able and willing to travel as and when required.


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