Position Overview
Multi-site Controller position overseeing accounting, finance, and government compliance across India, Hong Kong, and China operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes across all three jurisdictions
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP)
- Manage staff to accomplish needed intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations across the three entities
- Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and variance explanations for senior leadership
- Review on an ongoing basis, implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies across all locations
Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Requirements
Ensure full compliance with India Companies Act, GST regulations, and Income Tax requirementsOversee compliance with Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, IRD tax filings, and statutory audit requirementsManage compliance with China corporate tax laws, VAT regulations, and SAFE foreign exchange controlsCoordinate statutory audits with external auditors in all three jurisdictionsMaintain corporate registrations, annual filings, and board resolutions as required by local regulationsTax Planning & Management
Support the Group CFO to develop and implement tax-efficient structures for cross-border transactions and fund flowsOversee transfer pricing documentation and ensure arm's length complianceManage corporate income tax, withholding tax, and indirect tax obligations across all Asian entitiesLiaise with tax advisors and authorities in India, Hong Kong, and ChinaMonitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on business operationsTreasury & Cash Management
Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management across the three countriesManage banking relationships and optimize cash positioning across jurisdictionsEnsure compliance with foreign exchange regulations, including FEMA (India) and SAFE (China) requirementsCoordinate cross-border payments, repatriation of funds, and dividend distributionsTeam Leadership & Development
Lead and mentor finance teams across India, Hong Kong, and China locationsContinuous development of people using NetSuite to become more efficient and gain more information from the system to aid in business operationsMaintain and evaluate clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for finance personnelFoster collaboration and knowledge sharing across geographically dispersed teamsArrange for internal training on accounting standards, compliance requirements, and system processesSystems & Process Improvement
Drive optimization of NetSuite and financial systems across all locationsStandardize accounting processes and chart of accounts to enable consistent reportingMaintain existing and develop new standard operating procedures for key financial processes, document as neededIdentify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and control effectivenessBusiness Partnership
Serve as strategic financial advisor to senior management on business decisionsProvide financial insights and analysis to support expansion, investment, and operational decisionsPrepare budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plansRequired Qualifications
Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required;CPA, Chartered Accountant, MBA or advanced degree preferred
In-depth knowledge of accounting standards applicable to all three jurisdictionsExperience
Minimum 5-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experienceAt least 5 years in a senior accounting or finance roleDemonstrated experience managing finance operations across multiple countries, particularly in AsiaPrior experience with India, Hong Kong, and / or China regulatory environmentsExperience with consolidated financial reporting for multi-entity organizations preferredTechnical Skills
High level of knowledge of USA GAAPKnowledge of India, Hong Kong and Chinese business practicesUnderstanding of direct and indirect taxation in India, Hong Kong, and ChinaProficiency with ERP systems, specifically NetSuite preferredAdvanced Excel skills and financial modeling capabilitiesExperience with business intelligence and reporting toolsLanguage & Cultural Competency
English fluency required for all business communicationProficiency in Hindi, Mandarin, or Cantonese desirableCultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across diverse teamsUnderstanding of business practices and relationship dynamics in Asian marketsPersonal Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and presentation skills for engagement with stakeholders at all levelsHigh integrity with commitment to ethical conduct and complianceAbility to manage complexity and ambiguity in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environmentWillingness to travel between India, Hong Kong, and ChinaResilient and adaptable to changing regulatory and business requirementsAbility to make transactional level responsibilities as necessaryReporting Structure
Reports directly to CFO with dotted-line reporting to country general managers.