Business Controller with IT software MNC

Business Controller with IT software MNC

•Proven track record as Finance Business Partner and strong stakeholder management
•Experience in the software industry
•Extensive experience with Oracle

Our client is a well established IT service MNC. In this role, you will support the Reg FC/FD in on-going modelling and analysis business performance, reporting, budgeting & forecasting. The position requires not only the collection of data butmore importantly financial support through the interpretation and analysis of the trends and interrelationships that allow informed business decisions to be made.You will support your Director in all aspects of Finance and Accounting within APAC and be a strong business partner to the various business leaders within Asia sub region and the leader of all aspects of the entity accounting and finance organization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

•Prepare scorecard on a monthly basis, including actuals review and rolling forecast.
•Prepare analysis on project profitability and capacity planning to enable decision-making or help understand business drivers.
•Assist Controller/ Director in cash collection process, ensuring cash collection is maximised and risk minimised.
•Support regional controllers on project accounting, forecasting and preparation of project control pack
•Support financial controller on Internal Project Reviews ensure relevant financial/business issues are actioned.
•Assist delivery controller in maintaining process for reviewing Time and materials projects
•Assist Delivery Controller/Director APA in adhoc analysis
•Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
•Maintain Hyperion Database
•Upload forecast in Oracle, or ensure journal entries are done on time
•Consolidate and provide analysis on the balance sheet for Asia Pacific
•Prepare BV sheets for license and services
•Review net working capital by customer
•Improve processes and financial modelling
•As part of a dynamic mgt team, you will supervise or interact with senior operational management, corporate finance, country controllers, finance & accounting staff, business leaders, internal and external audit, and external professional advisors to ensure the organization is optimal in its compliance, reporting and financial management.
•Support the country and regional business heads in meeting their goals and targets whilst remaining within the Groups tolerance for risk and Company’s policy and guideline.
•Lead and inspire the finance department (include the shared service team) of Asia subregion.
•Ensure compliance to group internal controls and financial policies.
•Ensure compliance to all internal reporting requirements and timeline, i.e. monthly scorecards (variance analysis), monthly forecast reviews and annual budget.
•Ensure compliance to statutory reporting requirements and timeline within Asia, inclusive of tax reporting in accordance to the local tax authority in the respective jurisdiction. A good understanding and appreciation of regional, local and cross border taxation is a must.
•Improve visibility and demonstrate the importance of finance within the sub-region as Finance Business Partner
•Lead and coach local finance team, shared services team in iFRS and reporting standards.
•Project lead or participate in ad-hoc projects as required by region or group finance. Such as Integration of acquired business, process improvements and efficiencies.
•Consolidate the results for Asia Pacific and variance analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

•Qualified Accountant / MBA equivalent with 10+ years post-qualified experience in Finance/Control/Accounting.
•Possess at least a Bachelor of Accountancy (Finance, Business Administration).
•Possess strong business acumen
•Proven track record in Finance Business Partnering and stakeholder management
•Experience in strategic decision support
•Experience in the IT software industry highly preferred
•Extensive experience with Oracle preferred
•IFRS Gaap Knowledge especially relating to IT industry
•In depth understanding of Finance and Business Control requirements in an IT/Software Business Environment.
•Advance knowledge of MS Office suite of application (Excel, Access, ...) and advance knowledge of Oracle 11i
•Ability to work and succeed in multi-cultural environment.
•Able to articulate complex business / financial concepts in a clear and coherent way
•Ability to drive positive business outcomes to meet targets
•Strong stakeholder management
•Inspire others by their behaviour and strategic vision
•Assertive with a strong and outspoken personality
•Capacity to work independently on own initiative
•Stress resistant, team-player, proactive, results-oriented

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com . Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:
CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)
Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)