(ID: 20134)Senior Finance Manager / Controller　シニアファイナンスマネージャー

- Banking/Finance/Securities

Strategic Finance Controller managing end-to-end governance and Japan HQ
The Controller is responsible for the end to end finance, tax, treasury, and corporate administration of this company and several Singapore group entities (including 1 subsidiary in Singapore, SPVs to associated companies).
The role combines:
- hands on controllership (accounting, tax, audit, treasury, internal controls),
- coordination with external providers (Boardroom, EY, Deloitte, banks, corporate secretaries), and
- support to the investment team on accounting / tax implications of new
This is a key governance role representing Japan HQ’s standards in a small, agile investment
Key Responsibilities
Controllership & Accounting
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for the company and certain subsidiaries/
- Manage the relationship with the accounting service provider (Boardroom) including:
o provision of bank records, supporting documents, and instructions,
o review of management accounts and adjustment entries,
o variance analysis budget / forecast and preparation of management
- Coordinate quarterly consolidation and DIVA submissions to Japan HQ, including explanations of variances and one off
- Budget preparation for the company and coordination with Japan HQ
- (nice to have skill) Lead IFRS related topics, including purchase price allocation (PPA), equity method accounting and impairment considerations for portfolio
- Maintain and improve internal control procedures, documentation, and self check
Tax & Transfer Pricing
- Act as primary contact with Deloitte Singapore and other tax
- Oversee:
o preparation and filing of estimated chargeable income (ECI) and annual corporate tax returns,
o management and periodic update of transfer pricing documentation and service fee policies between the company and group companies,
o monitoring of new Singapore tax regulations ( capital gains, global minimum tax) and communicating impacts
Treasury, Banking & Payments
- Manage daily cash, liquidity, and funding across SGD/USD accounts (Mizuho) and other banks (HSBC, ).
- Set up and operate online banking including:
o payment input/approval workflows (dual control),
o user and token administration, periodic access
- Execute and approve payments (payroll, vendors, intercompany, capital injections) in line with internal approval
- Optimize FX and banking fees (negotiation of spreads, use of term deposits, short term investments) and ensure efficient use of borrowing lines from Japan
Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate annual statutory audits and IFRS group audits with Audit firm for the company, and SPVs:
o planning, data provision, query resolution, and fee
- Support investment team and compliance in:
o background checks ( Dow Jones searches via ASEAN company compliance),
o agent appointment approvals and other compliance filings,
o preparation and execution of internal self checks and addressing internal audit
Corporate Secretarial & Governance
- Work with corporate secretaries (Boardroom, Vistra) on:
o board and shareholder resolutions (director changes, capital increases, approvals of investments),
o ACRA filings (Annual Return, changes of officers, business name registrations),
o preparation and custody of share
- Prepare and manage board materials, minutes, shareholder meetings (AGM) and internal decision documents required by Japan
- Work with Japan HQ to ensure that rules and regulations are properly followed and operated under Japan HQ's governance
HR / Payroll / Benefits Support (Oversight)
- Oversee payroll operations handled by Boardroom and third party providers ( Recruitment agency for Vietnam, local entities for Indonesia), including:
o monthly payroll instructions,
o annual bonus, LTIP and other variable payments,
- Supervise corporate credit card policy and usage, business travel & entertainment processes and related internal rules and
- Maintain confidential HR and personal data files in Box with appropriate access
Investment Support
- Support deal teams from an early stage on:
o accounting and tax structuring of new investments ( SPA terms, ESOP/ESOP related dilution, management fees, shareholder loans, ),
o review of financial models for accounting / tax consistency,
o coordination with auditors and tax advisors on complex issues ( ESOP, local GAAP vs IFRS, consolidation implications).
- Support set up and administration of investment SPVs (bank accounts, bookkeeping, tax and audit).
Systems, Data & Internal Tools
- Administer and monitor access to Box folders ( monthly access checks and use of Folder Maintenance Tool).
- Work with internal IT / Japan HQ's IT on user provisioning, approvals, and basic IT administration for the
- Maintain key master files and trackers (bank records, payment logs, contract lists, entertainment expenses, valuation files, ).
General Administration & Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders:
o Japan HQ (finance, tax, treasury, legal, compliance, HR),
o external auditors, tax advisors, banks, law firms and other
【業務内容】
・自社及び子会社の月次・四半期・年次決算を担当
・会計サービスプロバイダーとの関係管理
・連結決算や日本への報告
・予算策定および日本本社との調整
・内部統制手順、文書化、自己チェックプロセスの維持・改善
・移転価格文書及びサービス料ポリシーの管理・更新
・シンガポールの税制の監視やそれにおける影響の社内共有
・銀行の資金管理や支払いの実行・承認
・為替や銀行手数料の最適化
・監査の対応や調整
・投資チーム及びコンプライアンス支援
・コーポレートセクレタリーとの連携
・取締役会資料、議事録、株主総会及び日本本社が必要よする内部決定資料の作成・管理
・日本本社と連携し、規則・規制を遵守した運営を実施
・ペイロールオペレーションの監督
・会社カードや出張・接待プロセスの内部規定・マニュアルの監督
・機密性の高い人事・個人データの管理
・投資サポート
・システムやデータ等社内ITツールの管理や日本との連携

Must have Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related
- 7+ years of relevant experience in:
o controllership / accounting / finance in a multinational environment, or
o Big 4 audit / tax with subsequent in house finance
- Solid knowledge of:
o Singapore FRS and practical exposure to IFRS ( business combinations, equity method, financial instruments),
o Singapore corporate taxation and basic transfer pricing
- Hands on experience with:
o monthly closing and statutory reporting,
o coordination of external audits,
o online banking and payment approval
- Proven track record of working with external providers (auditors, tax advisors, corporate secretaries, payroll providers, banks).
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial models and large
- Business level English (written and spoken) to liaise with English speaking counterparts
- High integrity and strong sense of governance and internal
Nice to have / Preferred
- Japanese language skills to liaise Japanese speaking counter parts in Japan HQ and/or experience working with Japan HQ
- Professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with systems such as DIVA, Box, and online
- Experience in small organisations where the controller covers broad finance, tax, HR admin and corporate secretary
【応募要件】
・会計・財務・経済など関連分野の学士号
・コントローラー／会計／財務業務、またはBig4と事業会社での7年以上の財務経験
・シンガポールFRS・IFRSおよび法人税・移転価格の基礎知識
・月次決算・監査対応・支払業務の実務経験
・外部プロバイダーとの連携経験
・高いExcelスキル
・英語話者との連携のため、ビジネスレベルの英語力
・高い倫理観・内部統制意識
・日本語力または日本本社との業務経験