Senior Financial Controller

WHAT MAKES US, US 

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn, and deliver results for our prestigious financial clients, say hello to SimCorp! 

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. 

If you like what we’re saying, keep reading! 

Why is this role important to us? 

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, controlling, and compliance activities for one or more SimCorp legal entities. This position is responsible for timely, accurate month‑end and year‑end closes, adherence to IFRS and local statutory rules, and well‑maintained internal controls aligned with SimCorp’s Internal Control System (ICS). The Financial Controller works closely with Global Finance, Tax, and local stakeholders, and contributes to finance transformation initiatives, including process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement across the finance organization. 

What You Will Be Responsible For 

Financial Reporting & Closing: 

• Ensure financial reporting in accordance with: 

• Group accounting principles 

• IFRS 

• Local accounting standards (where applicable) 

• Participate in the month‑end closing 

• Prepare year‑end reporting to the parent company 

• Perform analytical reviews of results, follow up on conclusions, and manage controlling activities 

Controlling & Internal Controls 

• Ensure good internal controls in global finance processes 

• Perform controlling reviews of accounting journal entries 

• Review: 

• Balance sheet reconciliations 

• Entries related to new contracts or new business assets 

Tax & Compliance 

• Maintain control over local tax and VAT reporting 

• Support compliance with local statutory requirements. 

Audit & Policies 

• Support Group audit, including preparation of audit documentation. 

• Participate in maintaining: 

• Group accounting policies and guidelines 

• Implementation of new IFRS standards 

• Collaboration & Projects 

• Communicate and collaborate across SimCorp’s Global Finance Management organization 

• Participate in finance projects and ad‑hoc tasks 

What We Value 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 

Experience: 

• CPA with solid financial accounting and controlling skills 

• Are comfortable learning and applying IFRS 

• Can thrive in an international, multi‑entity setup 

• Operate well in a matrixed, global finance organization 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Workday and SAP 

• Advanced Excel abilities with experience in data validation and reconciliation. 

• Exposure to project management tools is a plus. 

Knowledge: 

• Understanding of financial regulation across key APAC countries. 

Soft Skills: 

• Detail-oriented with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 

Other requirement 

• Able to work in a hybrid setup (4days/ week onsite), flexible to APAC and EMEA timezones  

BENEFITS: 

An attractive salary, a bonus scheme, and a pension are essential to any employment agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work-life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model. Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from while allowing remote work on other days. 

NEXT STEP: 

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask that you exclude personal data, such as photos, age, or any non-professional information, from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process. 

For any questions, you are welcome to contact Katkat Calimag-Rupera, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at email [email protected]. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you in discovering the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. 

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process, we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. 

WHO WE ARE: 

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. 

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. 

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. 

**SimCorp Manila proudly announces that its Manila Delivery Center has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year – Apr25-Apr26 This certification underscores SimCorp's effort to cultivating a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees 

**We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.**