
Finance Controller
6 days ago
Job Description:
1. Oversight & Review of Financial Reporting:
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial results for the SEA cluster and explain key drivers of movements across:
- Balance sheet reporting and analytics
- Cash and Net Working Capital
- Reporting and recoverability of "red flag" balances (including ECL provisions)
- Intercompany payable and receivable reporting
- Attend monthly performance and balance sheet calls with SEA countries.
- Oversee the external audit and statutory filing process, including audit fee coordination, tracking statutory accounts completion, letters of support, and GTAS completion for SEA.
- Handle acquisition accounting and review the quarterly deferred consideration/earn-out process for SEA countries as required.
- Serve as the key point of contact for SEA country finance teams regarding technical accounting matters and the implementation of new accounting standards in line with group guidance.
2. Internal Control and Compliance:
- Implement a robust environment of internal controls for the SEA cluster and monitor their effectiveness in line with the group Internal Control Framework / Delegation of Authority.
- Ensure efficient operation and identify improvement opportunities across key control cycles:
- Balance sheet reconciliations, including high-risk reconciliation review and account reconciliation matrix (ARM) submissions
- JSOX control requirements
- Monthly country CFO sign-off process
- Annual Control Self-Assessment process and delivery of action plans
- Cash management (including relationship banks, cash pooling, cash targets)
- Treasury approvals and funding requirements (including FX and hedging)
- Credit Insurance compliance
- Lead the monthly SEA MFCC call with the Regional FC and team.
- Work with SEA countries to deliver timely closure of remediation items raised on Risk and Audit internal reviews.
- Support compliance matters, including any compliance-related investigations, and ensure appropriate reporting to relevant stakeholders.
3. Development of SEA Control Pillar:
- Support the SEA cluster Target Operating Model implementation in relation to controllership areas by driving proactive action-planning at the market level, seeking alignment across the cluster where appropriate, and monitoring delivery against these plans.
- Provide appropriate training and guidance to improve and develop the quality of the FC team and share best practices through the team. Support the cluster CFO and market CFOs in assessing the quality and competence of market Financial Controllers.
- For relevant system deployments, provide support during the kick-off and implementation stage for the cluster, particularly where controls change as a result of the system change.
4. Regional HQ Support:
- Own the financial control environment for all Regional HQ entities, including approval of balance sheet reconciliations and regular review of balance sheet movements.
- Oversee the completion of all compliance activities, including external audit and financial statements.
5. People Leadership:
- Ensure team members are appropriately managed within a Performance Management framework, including objective setting, monitoring, feedback, and performance reviews.
- Support building capabilities, tools, and skills to increase efficiency and the value add of the Regional Controllership, Control Centre of Excellence, and SEA country Control teams.
- Implement and maintain the dual reporting line model for Market FCs in the SEA cluster through both the Market CFO and SEA Financial Controller.
6. Vision and Values & Personal Development:
- Actively demonstrate Dentsu Vision and Values.
- Support all staff in understanding the Dentsu Vision and Values and actively recognize/commend behaviors consistent with Dentsu Vision and Values.
- Recognize personal development needs and take personal responsibility for continuous learning.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Significant financial control experience, preferably in the advertising, technology, or related industry.
- Deep technical knowledge in the application of international accounting standards and best practice internal control policies.
- Experience operating in a regional, cluster, or head office setting, ensuring successful collaboration across multiple finance teams and implementing group policies locally.
- Demonstrable track record in implementing new policy requirements and driving sustained process improvements for control and compliance matters.
- Previous staff management experience and comfort operating with a mixed onshore and offshore resource model, incorporating shared services/centres of excellence.
- Evidence of working in a complex matrix environment, building effective relationships across a geographically spread business, and engaging a wide range of senior stakeholders.
- Fluency in English.
- Internationally recognized finance/accounting qualification (i.e., CA/CPA) with 14+ years of experience.
Core Competencies:
- Advanced oral and written communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills; ability to quickly form working relationships and gain credibility with senior management.
- Strong influencing skills and judgment to balance challenging business management to ensure robust financial control outcomes and working in partnership with the business to drive a compliance culture.
- Strong skills in developing team members through coaching, constructive feedback, and developmental opportunities.
- Ability to challenge existing thinking.
- Confident in dealing with confrontation and making decisions under pressure.
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines and deliver quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities to deliver strategic objectives.
- Proactive in identifying and solving complex problems/issues.
- Ability to think innovatively in developing and implementing solutions.
Location:
BangaloreBrand:
BcoeTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent-
Finance Controller
3 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Lagrange Point International Full timeWe're hiring a Finance Controller to lead our global finance operations across India, the US, and emerging markets. This role is pivotal in building scalable finance systems, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting international expansion. The ideal candidate has deep experience in operations-heavy industries involving hardware, supply chain, and...
-
Finance Controller
4 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Corenza Talent Management Private Limited Full timeJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Controller with a Chartered Accountancy background and significant experience in the automobile manufacturing sector.The role demands hands-on leadership to oversee financial planning, plant accounting, costing, compliance, and financial risk management while supporting business growth and...
-
Finance Controller
3 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Corenza Full timeAbout CompanyA leading startup into Two-wheeler space, It is into designing and manufacturing electric motorcycles and related components.Job DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Controller with a Chartered Accountancy background and significant experience in the automobile manufacturing sector. The role demands...
-
Finance Controller
2 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India The Organic World Full time ₹ 1,04,000 - ₹ 1,30,878 per yearSenior Manager OR Finance Head only for Retail Industry - Bangalore - FulltimePurpose of the jobThe Finance Manager will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for retail operations. This role needs strong understanding of retail metrics, inventory dynamics, and cost control strategies to support business growth and profitability. The ideal...
-
Finance Controller
3 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Corenza Full timeAbout Company A leading startup into Two-wheeler space, It is into designing and manufacturing electric motorcycles and related components. Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Controller with a Chartered Accountancy background and significant experience in the automobile manufacturing sector. The role...
-
Finance Controller
2 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Corenza Full timeAbout CompanyA leading startup into Two-wheeler space, It is into designing and manufacturing electric motorcycles and related components.Job DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Finance Controller with a Chartered Accountancy background and significant experience in the automobile manufacturing sector. The role demands...
-
Finance Controller
3 days ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Simplilearn Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per yearPosition - Director - Finance(Finance Controller)About SimplilearnFounded in 2010 and based in Plano, Texas, and Bangalore, India, Simplilearn, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a global leader in digital upskilling, enabling learners across the globe with access to world-class training to individuals and businesses worldwide. Simplilearn offers 1,500+ live...
-
Finance Controller
5 days ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India SAPIENS Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per yearSapiens is on the lookout for a Finance Controller to become a key player in our Bangalore team. If you're a seasoned Finance Controller with Ingenium expertise and ready to take your career to new heights with an established, globally successful company, this role could be the perfect fit.Location: Bangalore Working Model: Our flexible work arrangement...
-
Finance Controller
4 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India foundit Full timeJob DescriptionRole OverviewWe are looking for a highly skilled Finance Controller to lead our financial operations with a strong focus on collections (B2B & B2C), financial planning, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing receivables, optimizing cash flow, and driving strategic financial initiatives in a fast-paced startup...
-
Finance Controller
3 weeks ago
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Michael Page Full timeJob Description- To be a part of fast growth & meritorious environment- To further grow as a Financial professional within a new industryJob Description- Work closely with the CEO to analyse financials, prepare strategies and ensure financial health of the company.- Manage and oversee all financial reporting, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and...