Key Responsibilities:

1) Financial Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or local GAAP).
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reporting processes.
• Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders during financial audits and group reporting cycles.

2) Cost Control and Analysis

• Develop and implement effective cost control frameworks across the business.
• Perform variance analysis between actual costs and budgets/forecasts, identifying key drivers.
• Recommend strategies for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Track and report cost trends for strategic decision support.

3) Financial Budgeting, Forecasting and Analysis

• Lead the full-cycle annual budgeting process and periodic rolling forecasts.
• Develop detailed financial forecasts, incorporating business assumptions, macroeconomic factors, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks/opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with business units to align financial plans with operational objectives.

4) Financial Modeling

• Build and maintain robust financial models for investment evaluation, pricing strategies, business case development, and M&A activities.
• Conduct scenario planning, stress testing, and ROI analysis to support high-level decision-making.
• Present findings to senior management with clear assumptions and justifications.

5) Cash Flow Management

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow to ensure optimal liquidity and working capital efficiency.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, fund utilization, and treasury activities.
• Support financing arrangements and maintain strong banking relationships.
• Identify opportunities for cash savings and investment strategies.

6) Tax and GST Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate income tax, GST, and other statutory obligations.
• Liaise with tax agents, auditors, and authorities on tax matters and assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the business remains tax-compliant across jurisdictions.
• Support transfer pricing, withholding tax, and indirect tax planning activities.

7) Risk Management, Compliance & Corporate Governance

• Establish and maintain robust financial governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Oversee compliance with:

a) Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) policies

b) Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) obligations

c) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting standards

• Support corporate governance initiatives, including policy development, board reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews, and lead the implementation of corrective actions.

8) Reporting and Presentation

• Prepare high-quality financial reports and management dashboards with insights tailored for executive-level stakeholders.
• Use advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, VBA/macros) for financial modeling and analysis.
• Design professional and strategic PowerPoint presentations for board meetings, investor updates, and internal communications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within the dormitory or hospitality industry
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel
• Hands-on experience with Xero accounting software
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash flow management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage complex financial documentation
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization