BUSINESS UNIT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – SOUTHEAST ASIA & THAILAND

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the Business Unit financial close process, coordinating Country Controllers and working with Finance Project Partners and the Global Delivery Centre (GDC) as required, to deliver timely, accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting in compliance with Group reporting policies and requirements.

Financial Control, Statutory Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain the integrity of the entity P&L, balance sheet and financial records through a robust control environment and compliance with Group policies and internal controls.
• Oversee Local GAAP accounting, statutory financial statement preparation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Provide technical accounting leadership and oversight of accounting judgements, financial adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations performed by the GDC.
• Monitor and communicate balance sheet risks, exposures and opportunities to Business Unit and Regional Finance leadership.
• Review contracts and provide financial input to support effective commercial and risk management.

Tax & Audit

• Lead statutory, tax and Group audits, acting as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Partner with Tax and Treasury teams to ensure compliance with local tax, indirect tax and regulatory obligations.
• Escalate significant accounting, tax or compliance matters as appropriate

Business Partnering

• Partner with the Business Unit Finance Director, BU/Country Managing Partner, and Regional Finance Controller to support business performance, growth and risk management.
• Coordinate closely with Finance Project Partners and business leaders to ensure alignment between project performance and corporate financial reporting.
• Provide proactive financial analysis, management reporting and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making as required.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and planning processes as required.
• Lead regular working capital reviews with business stakeholders to identify risks, opportunities, and actions to improve cash collection performance.

Finance Transformation & Change

• Champion finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements and operating model enhancements while maintaining strong governance and compliance outcomes.