About the Role
The Financial Controller acts as the critical link between finance and the key stakeholders of the business.
This role undertakes all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
To succeed in this role, you will have a high degree of commercial acumen, be self-motivated, and have a proactive approach. With an analytical mindset and a solid understanding of financial statements, you will be well-organized and have a drive and passion for business change. You are a people person who possesses leadership qualities and a positive mindset in all that you do.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing financial strategy, including risk minimisation plans and opportunity forecasting
- High-level financial reporting and analysis
- Regular budget and forecast consolidation
- Manage monthly end closing
- Cash flow management
- Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
- Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations
- Stakeholder management
- Working closely with management or executive teams to share reports and analysis findings
- Well-developed leadership skills
- Mentoring the teams
Core Competencies
- Financial acumen: You have a solid understanding of core accounting principles and of the financial statements
- Highly analytical: Advanced problem-solving skills, detail oriented without losing the big picture, and strong business sense
- Results-oriented and proactive: Take on and seek new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiastic, a hands-on mentality and belief in your ability to influence a positive outcome
- Curious and with a high ability to synthesise: You tackle problems in a novel way, see patterns in complex information and pursue deep understanding. You have the ability to simplify and improve inefficient or unnecessarily complex processes
- Highly organised: Manage and prioritise workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, growing and ambiguous environment
- Collaborator: The ability to build positive business relationships and work collaboratively, based on strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Trustworthy: Able to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
- Optimistic: Think in terms of opportunities instead of barriers
- Adaptable: Comfortable with unanticipated changes of direction or approach and a willingness to learn is essential
Key Skills and Experience
- Bachelor or above degree holder in business-related fields (Finance and/or Accounting)
- Holder of CPA
- Minimal 5 - 8 years proven experience in finance, accounting and consolidation management
- Experience in F&B / retail / hospitality would be advantageous
- People management experience is a must
- Advanced excel skills for financial modelling and analysis
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese
- 50% discount at all our restaurants
- Education allowance
- Medical insurance
- Birthday gift certificate
- Referral bonus
- Performance bonus
- Multi-national Corporate environment
- Exam leave will be granted for job-related courses
- Friendly working environment
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