Lead, Controlling

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Campus, IL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Lead group accounting and consolidation, ensure compliance and timely reporting; perform financial analysis and tax coordination; oversee fixed assets, drive process improvements and automation; lead and develop the Controlling team and support audits and management reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In

The scope includes but is not limited to the following:

1.Group Accounting and Reporting

  • Oversee the preparation and consolidation of the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, relevant regulatory regulations and policies.

  • Review monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines.

  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements.

2. Financial Performance and Analysis

  • Conduct detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reviews to support management’s decision-making.

  • Provide insightful commentary on financial results and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

  • Support the preparation of management reports, board papers, and presentations.

3. Tax and Compliance

  • Manage and coordinate group tax matters, including corporate tax, GST/VAT, and transfer pricing documentation.

  • Liaise with external tax agents and auditors to ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely filing.

4. Fixed Asset Management

  • Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and periodic physical verification.

  • Ensure compliance with group asset policies and maintain proper asset registers.


5. Process Improvement and Controls

  • Review and enhance finance and controlling processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

  • Drive automation and system improvement initiatives where relevant.

  • Support implementation of finance transformation projects as required.

6. Leadership and Collaboration

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Controlling team.

  • Foster a strong team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and business units to ensure financial alignment with corporate objectives.

7. Deliverables
  • Timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

  • Completion of group audit and tax submissions within deadlines.

  • Implementation or recommendation of at least one key process improvement initiative within the contract period.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA).

  • Proven experience with minimum 5 years in controlling, statutory reporting and group consolidation, including minimum of 3 years in leading a team

  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in controlling, statutory reporting and group consolidation
  • Minimum 3 years' experience leading a team
  • Experience managing corporate tax, GST/VAT, and transfer pricing documentation
  • Experience with fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation, disposals and physical verification
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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The Company
HQ: Singapore
674 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the region’s leading education and lifelong learning institutions, recognised for empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive across life stages through learning. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has been leading in the development of work and industry skills for Singapore’s growth.    Through harnessing new knowledge, skills and technology, SIM provides skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life.     SIM achieves this through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy. SIM Global Education focuses on higher education pathways and SIM Academy focuses on Professional Development (PD) and Enterprise Solutions (ES) for career transitions and advancements, and integrated learning solutions for enterprises

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