ROLE: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
COMP: $130-170K  
LOCATION: PRIMARILY IN OFFICE WITH SOME FLEXIBILITY

Assistant Controller – Job Description

About the role:

The Assistant Controller will lead the Consolidation and Compliance function within our global finance team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities and currencies, overseeing group close, audit preparation, tax support, and intercompany processes. The role includes direct management of a small global team and plays a key part in embedding process improvements, supporting compliance, and ensuring consistent execution across brands and regions

You will help drive accuracy, compliance, and process excellence across the finance function. You will work closely with other function leads in areas such as AR, AP, and Inventory to provide  support and ensure alignment in how we operate. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, a collaborative mindset, and a hands-on approach to supporting a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities
 

• Own and lead the group month-end close and financial consolidation processes across multiple legal entities and currencies.
• Collaborate with other function leads, including Accounts Receivable and Trade, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Inventory, as well as Marketing and General & Administrative (G&A) expenses, to resolve issues and improve the month-end timeline and quality.
• Prepare timely and accurate group-level financial statements, including the Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Ensure accurate and compliant accounting treatment across all entities in accordance with IFRS, including intercompany eliminations and foreign exchange translation impacts.
• Act as a technical accounting expert on matters such as purchase price allocation for mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the financial close process, reporting automation, and compliance documentation, including maintaining clear records of journal entries and closing procedures
• Support in managing audit processes, statutory reporting obligations, and tax compliance across key international  jurisdictions  working closely with external advisors and local teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal to ensure full compliance with regulatory and group reporting standards.
• Maintain and monitor intercompany agreements and transfer pricing documentation
• Participate in the transition to NetSuite, including involvement in data validation, chart of accounts mapping, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Ensure the successful embedding of new processes post-implementation across your function
• Support the training and readiness of your team as systems and processes evolve

Role requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA, ACA, CA Singapore, or equivalent certification required
• At least 7 years of experience in financial reporting and controllership, ideally within consumer goods sector
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a deep understanding of IFRS (including IAS 2, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 3)
• Proven experience in group consolidation across multi-entity, global businesses
• Hands-on experience with financial systems and reporting tools; NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• High proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and financial analysis tools
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex accounting issues and assess broader business impacts
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring junior team members and working cross-functionally
• Ability to work with unstructured data and make informed decisions independently
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimisation and controls
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across both accounting and non-finance teams
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion