Finance Controller

Job description

This role requires a strong Accounting and Financial Control foundation. FP&A and business partnering capabilities are important, but robust accounting, reporting, compliance, and governance leadership are considered critical success factors.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records in compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and SGS policies
• Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to local management, Regional Finance, and Group Finance
• Review and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, provisions, accruals, and key accounting assessments
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with all applicable accounting standards, statutory regulations, and corporate policies
• Serve as the primary accounting leader and subject matter expert on financial reporting, accounting treatment, and control-related matters Financial Control, Compliance & Risk Management
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance
• Lead internal and external audits, statutory reporting activities, tax compliance, and financial governance initiatives
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks
• Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury activities, and credit risk to support business sustainability and growth
• Ensure timely completion of tax filings, statutory submissions, and regulatory reporting requirements Business Partnership & Performance Management Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Collaborate with Business Units and stakeholders to improve business performance and operational efficiency.

Finance Transformation & Leadership

• Drive finance process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead ERP implementation, system enhancement, and digital transformation projects across Finance Operations
• Collaborate with Regional and Global Finance teams to ensure alignment with SGS policies, governance standards, and best practices
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Strong Accounting, Controllership, and Financial Reporting expertise is considered essential for success in this role, while FP&A experience is preferred but not mandatory Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is highly preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration) is an advantage Experience Minimum 12-15 years of progressive finance experience, including significant responsibility in accounting, financial reporting, financial control, audit, and compliance
• Proven leadership experience managing Accounting and Finance teams within a multinational corporation
• Strong background in financial closing, statutory reporting, external audit management, and internal controls
• Experience partnering with business leaders to support strategic decision-making and business performance improvement Hands-on experience with ERP implementation, finance transformation, or process improvement initiatives is highly preferred
• Experience in a shared service, matrix, or regional reporting environment is an advantage