Senior Associate - Finance Controller

Role Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller / Accounting Specialist to work with one of our clients. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, inter-company reconciliations, multi-entity reporting, and financial dashboards. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with accounting and reporting, comfortable working independently, and able to partner closely with senior management to ensure financial clarity, control, and cost discipline. This position offers exposure to a global finance environment, multi-entity financing structures, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting.

Oversee multi-entity and financing structures, managing multiple tranches across entities, and interpret financing and shareholder agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Prepare and manage cash flow statements and forecasts.

Drive proactive cost control and allocation, scrutinizing vendor terms, spend patterns, and enforcing clear allocation policies across entities.

Create and track asset values and financial dashboards.

Analyze cost and revenue drivers; prepare simple and insightful reporting.

Produce NAV and performance analysis by entity and share class within complex ownership structures.

Support management with financial planning and decision-making inputs.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Coordinate and manage year-end audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules, liaison with auditors, and resolution of audit queries.

Handle and process bank payments, ensuring accuracy, authorization compliance, and timely execution.

Champion a digital-first approach by automating and improving workflows, leveraging technology to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement process improvements.

Work collaboratively across teams and remain flexible to support leadership on non-accounting activities when required, fostering a hands-on and team-first environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

2-6 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.

Experience with multi-entity structures, inter-company transactions, and fund accounting preferred.

Strong understanding of financial reporting, cash flow management, and asset valuation.

Proficiency with Excel and financial dashboards; experience with accounting software preferred. Experience with Xero and QuickBooks would be considered key.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Outstanding English communication skills.

Digitally fluent, with proven experience in using automation tools or finance tech to streamline processes.

Able to work independently in a flexible, global setup.

Skills & Attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first approach.

Strategic thinker with high operational execution capability.

Strong financial and business acumen with attention to detail.

A true cost controller with the discipline to challenge inefficiencies and uphold transparency in cost management.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across time zones.

Tech-savvy, adaptable, and comfortable with fast-paced global operations.

Reliable, organized, and discreet, with the ability to manage confidential information.

Collaborative and flexible mindset, open to supporting broader business needs beyond core accounting.