Financial Controller – APAC

About the role

A leading global organization is looking for an APAC Financial Controller to own finance and accounting operations across its entities in India, the Philippines and Japan. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will ensure accurate reporting, timely close processes, 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 functions across APAC entities, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, local accounting standards and statutory requirements; manage GST/VAT filings and lead year‑end audits.
• Serve as an embedded finance partner to business leaders, supporting vendor management, PO creation, invoice approvals and expense classification.
• Partner 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 alongside the country manager.

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.
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, full‑cycle operations and complex consolidations.
• Advanced experience with mid‑to‑large ERP systems and expert‑level Excel proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to use approved AI tools responsibly.

Required skills

• NetSuite
• SAP
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Approved AI tools for finance productivity