Group Financial Controller

LionsBot is an international,  rapidly scaling robotics organisation operating at the intersection of technology and manufacturing. Our innovative solutions have revolutionised the industry, and we are dedicated to pushing boundaries and setting new standards. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a strategic and energetic Group Financial Controller to head the finance and accounting departments of our companies currently located in 4 countries, leading the group to financial success.

OVERVIEW 

As the Group Financial Controller, you will lead our international Finance Team from our headquarters in Singapore. You are responsible for the overall group financial operations and performance, financial integrity and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
You need to be an effective leader, demonstrate team player qualities, strong analytical and communication skills, as well as demonstrate personal drive to achieve department goals and desired company results.

This role is crucial to build up a solid financial foundation managing our resources efficiently and effectively for long-term success, creating strong partnerships with our CEO, members of senior management, and key stakeholders of the company. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Financial Reporting and Filing Obligations

• Produce accurate and timely financial statements for management review and for external stakeholders (eg investors, financial institutions) 
• Ensure that financial reports for statutory audit and income tax filing purposes are in compliance with accounting & auditing standards, income tax regulations and relevant statutory & regulatory requirements 
• Oversee the annual financial audit and tax filing for all entities. 

 Budgeting & Forecasting: 

• Develop and carry out plan for financial growth; create and manage the forecasting budget, cashflow projections and financial models to present financial insights to senior management. 
• Analyse actual results against budgets to measure if the company stays on track; provide information to identify trends, ratio and perform benchmarking. 
• Recommend cost reduction and profit improvement areas 

  Working Capital Management: 

• Monitor and ensure efficient use of company’s working capital components, namely accounts receivables, accounts payables and inventories.
• Manage the company's group cashflow, balances and cash needs and make recommendations on resource allocations

  Compliance, Policies & Procedure: 

• Establish and maintain financial controls and procedures for all entities 
• Streamline accounting and financial reporting processes. 
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and record keeping meets the requirement of auditors and government agencies for our companies in Singapore, India, Netherlands, UK and United State of America

Leadership and Coaching: 

• Support, coach, and develop our international finance team to be a solid high-performing team; lead the hire process for new team members when needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and a recognised professional accounting qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role with proven leadership in managing teams of financial professionals
• Minimum of 5 years working experience with managing financial data including financial analysis, reporting, controlling, financial management, and accounting 
• A successful track record of managing international teams, and with international finance and accounting experience
• Strong experience in SFRS & IFRS environments; US GAAP is an advantage
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, complicated formulas, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge and working experience with financial systems and software, specifically Oracle NetSuite