Financial Controller/ Treasurer
Countries: Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia for now – can be extended to more countries
Based in: Bangkok/ Thailand
The following are all aspects of duties:
Perform financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking
Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
Report on financial performance and prepare for the monthly MIS reporting and Investment Committees for project approval and regular leadership reviews
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Cash forecasting and Cash management, including payments for all group entities
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
Perform market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps
Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is mentioned in virtually any financial analyst job description; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
Basic Qualifications
3-5+ years of financial controlling and treasury/ cash management experience
Qualified accountant – preferably has worked with a top 5 accounting firm
High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
BA, BS, or B.Com degree required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics), MBA preferred
Strong analytical and data gathering skills
Good business acumen
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Personality and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives
Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable interacting with executive-level management