Finance Control Analyst
What we're looking for
We are looking for a Financial Control Analyst to join the Strategic Finance team in Singapore. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the role will support the financial control and oversight of multiple entities.
The role will primarily focus on reviewing monthly financial submissions from outsourced accountants and local offices, identifying accounting issues and ensuring reporting requirements are met. The individual will also contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, financial reporting and controls across the entities, and assist with the coordination of Singapore tax and corporate compliance matters.
This role is suited to someone with strong accounting fundamentals who is comfortable working across multiple entities, questioning numbers, investigating issues and following matters through to resolution.
What you’ll do
Review monthly and year-end accounts prepared by outsourced accountants for completeness and accuracy.
Review management accounts and identify potential accruals, unusual balances or other accounting adjustments for discussion with the Financial Controller.
Work closely and follow through with outsourced accountants and local office teams to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
Drive the monthly and year-end reporting timetable for assigned entities, ensuring outstanding submissions, information and queries are followed up and reporting requirements are met within the required timelines.
Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while remaining tactful and appropriately firm when challenging financial information or following up on deadlines.
Escalate significant accounting issues, unusual balances or reporting concerns to the Financial Controller for discussion before proceeding.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes, financial reporting and controls across the entities.
Assist with the documentation and implementation of finance processes and SOPs.
Liaise with Singapore service providers on corporate income tax, GST, corporate secretarial and other statutory compliance matters.
Coordinate information required for Singapore filings and discuss proposed actions with the Financial Controller before proceeding.
Develop an understanding of the key tax and statutory compliance requirements and ongoing compliance status of the entities.
Over time, assist with maintaining a Group-wide compliance calendar covering relevant tax, corporate and statutory deadlines.
What you should have
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related qualification. Professional certifications (e.g. CA Singapore, CPA) is highly preferred.
3+ years of relevant accounting, financial control or external audit experience.
Practical understanding of the end-to-end month-end and year-end closing process.
Strong accounting fundamentals, including accruals, cut-off, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
Comfortable reviewing trial balances, financial statements, general ledgers and supporting accounting schedules.
Experience working across multiple entities or business units, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently.
Good accounting system literacy and an understanding of the financial and accounting reports typically available from accounting systems.
Strong spreadsheet skills.
Good written and verbal English, with the confidence to communicate effectively with outsourced accountants, service providers and local office teams.
Key Attributes
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies or issues in financial information.
Sound accounting judgement and a willingness to question and investigate unusual items.
Strong ownership and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and outstanding matters.
Proactive and resourceful in investigating issues and gathering the information required for decision-making.
Able to think independently while recognising when matters should be discussed or escalated.
Tactful but firm when challenging information or following up with stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a growing Finance function where processes continue to evolve and become more standardised
About Us
Xenith is a B2B payment service provider focused on enabling seamless cross-border commerce. With an MSB license in Canada and PJP III license in Indonesia, we offer global merchants a one-stop solution to manage multi-currency payments - with a strong focus on alternative payment methods in emerging markets. Our deep regional expertise and strong partnerships with top local gateways, we simplify the complexity of fragmented payment landscapes, helping global merchants expand faster and more efficiently. At Xenith, we believe in building a culture where people feel empowered, trusted, and challenged to do their best work. Join us as we build the financial infrastructure of tomorrow!
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Finance Control Analyst
- Locations
- Singapore
- Remote status
- Hybrid