Financial Controller – APAC

About the role

A leading global organization is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance and accounting operations across its Asia‑Pacific entities, including India, the Philippines and Japan. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will own accurate reporting, timely closes, statutory compliance and act as a trusted finance partner to regional leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle monthly, quarterly and year‑end close, prepare results for global consolidation.
• Oversee accounting operations across APAC entities – General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, local standards and statutory requirements; manage GST/VAT filings and lead year‑end audits.
• Partner with regional business leaders on vendor management, PO creation, invoice approvals and expense classification.
• Collaborate with global Finance and IT teams to deploy and optimise ERP and reporting systems, driving automation of manual workflows.
• Manage a team of two direct reports and third‑party bookkeeping providers in Japan and the Philippines.
• Coordinate and attend regional board meetings as a member of the local board.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIMA).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including APAC leadership and hands‑on reporting in India, Japan and the Philippines.
• Proven track record of managing statutory audits and GST/VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to advise senior leaders and support commercial contracts.
• Ability to responsibly use approved AI tools to improve productivity and quality.

Required skills

• Expertise with mid‑to‑large ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP or QuickBooks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with AI‑enabled productivity tools.