Country Finance Controller

We are looking for a Country Finance Controller for our global business partner, a leading global management consulting firm.

Job Description

Financial Control Reporting.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings across APAC, ensuring adherence to local GAAP requirements spanning 10 countries.
• Oversee financial reporting for management and group submissions. (no regional consolidation currently)
• Ensure all entities maintain robust internal controls and comply with group policies and audit standards, where relevant.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and oversee settlements involving APAC entities.

Governance, Audit Compliance.

• Maintain oversight of statutory compliance, coordinating with external auditors and advisors across jurisdictions. (currently one audited entity)
• Act as the main regional contact for internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and timely financial submissions. (currently one audited entity)
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and implement process improvements, in collaboration with the senior APAC finance team.

Leadership Team Development.

• Manage and mentor direct reports across Shared Services, AP, AR, and country-level accountants.
• Build collaboration between functional teams to ensure seamless end-to-end finance processes.
• ERP Transformation. (SAP S/4HANA)
• Act as a regional finance representative in the SAP S/4HANA implementation project.
• Support process mapping, data migration, and user acceptance testing.
• Partner with Group Finance and IT to align regional accounting needs with system capabilities.
• Drive adoption of standardized finance processes and automation opportunities.

Business Partnering Strategic Support.

• Collaborate with the APAC Finance Lead to deliver actionable insights for management.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and regional finance projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounting standards.
• 7–10 years total experience, ideally starting in external audit (with multi-entity or multi-national exposure) followed by an industry role in financial control or accounting.
• Demonstrated exposure to regional or multi-entity process controlling is desirable.
• Previous involvement in ERP system implementation (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in English required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex regional environment.
• Eagerness to learn and drive process improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously, with high self-motivation.