Senior Controller I

About the role

The Senior Controller I will support all aspects of local controlling and accounting within the assigned market, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards. You will act as the primary financial overseer for the local business, coordinating with Operational Controlling, Revenue Controlling and Business Finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight for the local business and ensure compliance with US‑GAAP, local regulations and internal policies.
• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing activities, including accruals, account reconciliations and consolidation.
• Manage procure‑to‑pay processes, intercompany transactions and related reconciliations.
• Support the Operational Controller in maintaining internal controls, SOX documentation and audit readiness.
• Maintain statutory accounts, coordinate tax accounting and act as the single point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities.
• Assist in the production of monthly closing dashboards and quarterly/annual reporting packs.
• Drive local standardisation, simplification and automation initiatives in partnership with Global and Regional COE teams.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant, CPA or equivalent international accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, ACMA, etc.).
• Fluency in English and the local language; additional regional language is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US‑GAAP, SOX compliance and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in controllership, financial closing and audit coordination.

Required skills

• US‑GAAP accounting
• SOX compliance and internal control documentation
• Financial closing and consolidation
• Account reconciliation and intercompany processing
• Procure‑to‑pay (invoice and payment processing, travel & expense)
• Statutory reporting and tax accounting