Assistant Financial Controller

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Assistant Financial Controller reports directly to the Group Senior Financial

Controller and plays a key role in supporting the formulation and execution of the

Group’s overall financial strategy. This position provides leadership across finance

operations, financial reporting, compliance, and stakeholder management, while

delivering timely financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Group Senior Financial Controller and support Group-level

financial strategy, planning, and decision-making processes.

• Lead the Finance Department’s day-to-day operations, including process

improvements, system enhancements, and the strengthening of internal controls.

• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial reports, budgets,

forecasts, and management accounts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and

relevance.

• Prepare and review Board and management papers, providing clear financial

analysis, commentary, and insights.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and

SGX Mainboard reporting obligations and requirements.

• Act as the primary interface with external auditors, bankers, tax consultants, and

other professional advisers.

• Support and drive ad hoc assignments, special projects, and corporate initiatives

as required.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA, CA, or equivalent

professional qualification preferred.

• 8 to 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in a

similar leadership or deputy controller role.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SGX Mainboard listing and

reporting requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with solid analytical and problem-solving

capabilities.

• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory

compliance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to

engage senior management and external parties.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and time-sensitive deliverables in a fast-paced

environment.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing, mentoring, and developing

finance teams.

• Able to work independently while handling multiple priorities and changing

demands.

Tell employers what skills you have

Account Management procedures
Planning
Finance and Accounting
Internal Controls
Consolidate Financial Statements
Managing the Finance Department.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Capability Development
Compliance Issues
Decision Making
Senior Management Review
Stakeholder Management
Institutional Review Board
Financial Budgeting
Developing Skills
Financial Reporting