Financial Controller

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Controller, R2R Shared Services and Projects is responsible for leading Record-to-Report operations across Asia Pacific, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting compliance, balance sheet governance, internal controls, and statutory reporting. The role partners closely with the Regional Director, Shared Services and Projects to drive operational excellence, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes.

The Financial Controller acts as the regional process owner for R2R activities and is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information while maintaining compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

The Financial Controller provides leadership to finance teams, supports audit and compliance activities, and partners with stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives while maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship and governance.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Primary Business Partners:

• Regional Finance & Accounting teams
• Shared Services Leadership
• Global Business Services leadership
• Corporate Finance & Accounting Team

Interfaces With:

• Business Unit Finance Leaders
• Tax and Treasury Team
• Operational and Commercial Teams
• Onsite and Regional HR Leaders
• Legal
• Internal and external auditors
• 3rd party vendors/service providers

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

Overall responsibilities

• Lead and manage Shared Services operations, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
• Maintain a robust control environment in compliance with SOX, IFRS/US GAAP, and company policies.
• Oversee accounting operations across multiple markets within the Asia Pacific region.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process standardization, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to support decision-making through quality financial information.
• Lead and develop high-performing finance and accounting teams within Shared Services.
• Support finance transformation and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Manage risks, escalations, and resolution of accounting and control issues.
• Execute Shared Services operational priorities and transformation initiatives under the direction of the RDSSP.
• Support the development and implementation of the regional Shared Services and transformation roadmap.
• Lead day-to-day operations of Shared Services functions and ensure delivery against established performance targets and service levels.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Shared Services managers and teams.

Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships:

• Serve as regional process owner for R2R operations across Asia Pacific.
• Provide accounting leadership and guidance on complex transactions, accounting treatments, and policy interpretations
• Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to support operational decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the RDSSP in developing and executing the regional Shared Services and transformation roadmap for Asia Pacific.
• Manage and execute regional projects including ERP enhancements, process migrations, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver business cases and project updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment between market specific requirements and global standards.
• Lead regional projects including system rollouts, ERP enhancements, and process migrations.
• Make sound business decisions that balance stakeholder needs, operational realities, and long-term objectives.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, risks, and benefits realization.
• Make quality business decisions that thoughtfully weigh the facts and understand the interests of stakeholders involved.
• Drive accounting policy harmonization and adoption of global standards across markets.

Shared Services Operations & Controls

• Responsible for operational leadership and service delivery performance of Shared Services processes including R2R and related finance operations. Accountable for achieving agreed service levels, process efficiencies, and quality standards.
• Oversee delivery across R2R core processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Drive harmonization of processes and adoption of best practices across markets.
• Standardize processes across markets to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Implement robust internal control frameworks and ensure audit readiness.
• Maintain audit readiness and support statutory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Tax and Corporate Finance teams to ensure appropriate treatment of transactions and minimize risk exposure.
• Leverage automation and analytics to improve efficiency and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Identify operational risks and control gaps and coordinate remediation activities with business and corporate stakeholders.

Financial Close Management

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across all entities under scope.
• Ensure timely completion of close activities and compliance with reporting deadlines.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements and management reports.
• Lead close optimization and close acceleration initiatives.

Balance Sheet Governance

• Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.
• Establish governance over high-risk accounts and aging reconciliations.
• Review and challenge unusual balances, trends, and reconciling items.
• Ensure resolution of outstanding balance sheet issues within established timelines.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee preparation and submission of management and corporate reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, statutory reporting requirements, an