Assistant Financial Controller – Group Consolidation

Assistant Financial Controller – Group Consolidation

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About the Role

Assistant Financial Controller

The role will support global month-end close, oversee consolidation of multiple legal entities, and ensure high-quality financial reporting in line with corporate and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation under

  US GAAP

  , ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, variance analysis, and commentary for management.
• Maintain and enhance the group chart of accounts and reporting structure for consistency and control.
• Support external reporting requirements, including preparation of disclosures and audit schedules.

Month-End Closing & Accounting Operations

• Oversee entity-level financial close and ensure timely submission of results for consolidation.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Ensure proper cut-off, accruals, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Coordinate closely with regional and country finance teams for accurate reporting.
• Identify and implement automation or process simplification opportunities to shorten the close cycle.

Technical Accounting & US GAAP Compliance

• Interpret and apply

  US GAAP

  standards to complex accounting transactions.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and policy updates across the group.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and ensure consistent treatment of key areas (revenue, leases, goodwill, etc.).

Internal Controls, Audit & Governance

• Design, implement, and monitor effective

  internal controls

  over financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with

  SOX

  and internal audit requirements.
• Support statutory, tax, and group audits, ensuring timely completion and resolution of issues.
• Maintain robust documentation for audit readiness and compliance reviews.

Treasury & Intercompany Oversight

• Monitor intercompany balances, settlements, and currency exposure.
• Support treasury in ensuring liquidity management and funding consistency across entities.

Business Support & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Operations teams to align accounting and business objectives.
• Provide insights to management on financial performance and control environment.
• Drive process standardization and promote best practices across the finance network.
• Mentor and guide junior team members within the group finance function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent qualification.
• 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in

  consolidation, controllership, or technical accounting

  .
• Proven experience with

  US GAAP

  and multi-entity consolidations.
• Strong exposure to ERP and consolidation tools (SAP, Oracle, HFM, or OneStream preferred).
• Prior experience in

  multinational or global finance operations

  .
• Excellent understanding of

  internal controls

  ,

  audit

  , and

  compliance frameworks

  .

Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and analytical capabilities.
• Attention to detail with high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to manage cross-functional communication and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, organized, and improvement-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work at the core of group finance, driving consolidation and control excellence.
• Exposure to international accounting standards and cross-border financial management.
• Collaborative culture, competitive rewards, and a clear career path toward leadership in finance.