Regional Financial Controller (Asia & Middle East)

Summary and Overview

• Regional Financial Controller (Asia & Middle East)
• Hong Kong, Singapore or Dubai
• 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Full time
• Competitive Salary

As the Regional Financial Controller (RFC), you will be responsible for both the Asia and Middle East regions and report to the Group Financial Controller.

The RFC will partner closely with both the Finance Control and Operations teams to ensure there are strong financial controls and processes in the business. This covers the broad spectrum of responsibilities including monthly reporting, auditing, signing of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and improving end-to-end process controls in each of Asia and the Middle East.

Your New Role

This list of duties is not exhaustive and may change from time to time according to business needs:

• Support preparation of the month-end process for the Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Plan and deliver component entity Audits for Asia and Middle East and filing of accounts to agreed timetables and regulatory deadlines
• Improve controls and the operational control environment of the business
• Provide thought leadership to the finance organization to build a best-in-class function
• Review legal entity agreements and ensure the accounting follows the structure of the agreements
• Strengthen end-to-end client invoicing processes, in partnership with Finance Operations
• Partnering with the FP&A and FBP in Finance that have Asia and Middle East responsibilities
• Prioritize resources against key financial objectives
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures
• Other ad-hoc duties as required
• Team management responsibilities, including coaching and support

What will you need to succeed in this role?

We are searching for someone who can bring a range of skills and experiences to enhance the team. The essential skills we are looking for include:

• 3-5 years minimum post-qualified experience in Financial Control roles in industry, preferably in a blue-chip company
• Hold an Accounting qualification
• Experience of people management and development

Personal attributes which would be seen in the ideal applicant include:

• An effective communicator who listens attentively, adjusts to fit the audience, and provides timely and helpful information
• Confidence under pressure
• Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Ability to provide direction, delegate, and remove obstacles to get the work done
• A consistent drive for results

Equiom Group

For more than 45 years, we have supported high net worth individuals and international corporations to nurture and fulfill their ambitions. We are a global professional services provider, working with private clients, corporate clients, and funds to navigate the twists and turns to achieve their ambitions.

We are proactive and passionate, providing exceptional service to develop deep and meaningful client relationships, offering an unrivaled breadth of bespoke end-to-end wealth protection and business support services.

We are a business that has expanded, allowing us to adapt quickly to change and invest in key areas to support our growth journey. We are looking for brilliant people to join our team to grow and develop with us.

What should you do now?

If you are interested in this role, please apply now. If you have read the above and are unsure about whether this is for you; perhaps you can do most of the responsibilities, or have some of the key skills, please get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.

Equal Opportunities

Equiom Group is committed to Diversity and Inclusion across our Global business. We welcome applicants from all interested parties, and any reference to qualifications or certifications should be read as interchangeable with local or international qualifications and certifications. All applications will be reviewed solely on their merits. All recruitment and selection will be conducted in accordance with prevailing Employment and Equality legislation.