Job Title: APAC & EM Controls Specialist

Reports To: APAC & EM Controls Leader

Position Location: Singapore, Marsiling

Position Summary:

The APAC & EM Controls Specialist will report directly to the APAC & EM Controls Leader. This role provides the opportunity to work across multiple divisions, geographies and functions. To have interactions with the APAC & EM Finance Leadership Team, this provides invaluable experience in understanding key leadership skills.

With relevant accounting / audit background and good controls / compliance improvements experience, you will be coordinating the controls/processes and reporting for the region; including advising and training the region and functions on best practices implementation.

This role would be a great steppingstone to progress in the group as it will provide great insight into the group structure and leadership objectives.

Key Objectives of the role:

• Support the Balance Sheet Flux/ Deep Dive reviews, Design and perform Control Self Assessments (CSA)
• Assist/Manage the remediation of exceptions identified through balance sheet reviews, Control Self- Assessment, internal audit, and external audit.
• To collate information from numerous functions and divisions and be able to undertake detailed data analysis.
• To be involved in project work/PPI .Lead region/company initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with the adoption of new U.S. GAAP standards and revised company policies.
• Provide assistance with, or leadership of, ad hoc requests as necessary. Requests may range from small analyses performed independently to large projects or tasks requiring collaboration.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert, and be the key contact for assigned projects/initiatives affecting APAC Financial Close & Reporting.

Minimum Qualifications (must have):

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Prior experience gained within highly sales-driven; fast-paced MNCs & demonstrating strong understanding of these business models will be highly preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years in total of audit and internal/ controls/compliance experience, with proven hands on experience in centralizing / improving teams & processes ideal
• Understanding, yet persuasive and decisive when dealing with others in the organization
• Self-motivated, with high level of proactivity to identify and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to problem solve and navigate through new responsibilities within a large, matrixed, international organization, both independently and collaboratively.
• Requires business partnership skills to collaborate and communicate effectively with key contacts at all levels and in all regions throughout the organization.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Able to manage multiple priorities and execute them successfully and timely within a fast paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ideally experienced in CMR, Hyperion reporting and data extraction