Financial Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive finance operations across international entities, including operations in New Zealand and the USA.

• Supervise accounting functions such as general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.

• Prepare management accounts, financial statements, and performance evaluations.

• Handle multi-currency transactions, intercompany accounting, and foreign exchange exposure.

• Create financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow analyses.

• Track working capital, profit margins, profitability, and financial risks.

• Collaborate with Directors and operational teams to deliver commercial insights and support decision-making.

• Partner with external accountants to ensure precise reporting and adherence to compliance standards.

• Uphold strict confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and commercial data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Financial Controller or in a comparable senior finance position.

• Familiarity with accounting practices in New Zealand, the USA, Singapore, or other international contexts is highly advantageous.

• CA, CPA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred.

• Experience in international trade, import/export, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, international services, or rapidly expanding SME businesses is preferred.

• Proficiency in multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, including intercompany transactions and foreign exchange exposure.

• Strong hands-on experience in managing full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing.

• In-depth understanding of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Expertise in Xero accounting software and financial systems.

• Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities with a capacity to work independently.

• High level of trustworthiness and discretion, with strong integrity and the capability to handle confidential information professionally.

• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Confidence in providing recommendations to business leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work-from-home flexibility.

• Monday to Friday working hours.

• Observes New Zealand public holidays.