Group Financial Controller

About the Role

BIPO is seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join their Singapore office. This full-time, on-site position is within the Technology, Information and Media industry and involves overseeing comprehensive financial controlling functions at a group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements across all business units and countries, adhering to IFRS standards.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, including intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Coordinate and manage external auditors to complete statutory audits for the Group and key entities.
• Produce financial reports and materials for presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust financial governance and internal control framework for the Group.
• Conduct risk-based reviews of controls within business units and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Provide advice to the Board on financial governance and risk management issues.
• Supervise the tax function to ensure adherence to tax and transfer pricing laws in all operating regions.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, including process automation and improving data quality across the finance team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-entity finance team, promoting accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field; professional qualification such as CA or CPA preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in finance, with a minimum of 5 years in a group or multi-entity controllership role.
• Background in Big 4 or equivalent professional services combined with commercial sector experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in software or business services industries is advantageous.
• Strong expertise in technical accounting, including consolidation, mergers and acquisitions accounting, and complex IFRS application.
• Proven success in managing external audits and statutory audit finalization.
• Practical experience with Tier 1 ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalents; familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities with ability to engage at Board and executive levels across borders.
• High integrity, sound commercial judgment, and skilled at navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Fluent business language skills in both English and Chinese.