Country Controller

Summary

Responsible for all aspects of financial management, governance & compliance activities, including regular corporate and management reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, local tax filings, financial risk management as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Review and prepare the company’s overall financial position, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow on a monthly basis.
• Monitor and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement of reporting quality through enhanced processes or systems.
• Authorize payments and ensure timely compliance with VAT, Corporate Tax, and payroll requirements.
• Manage treasury functions to maintain liquidity and optimize bank facilities.

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Act as the focal point for external auditors and financial institutions, managing audit processes and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Company and Group accounting policies, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by maintaining proper documentation, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Support or lead internal audit activities, including risk assessments, compliance reviews, and corrective action planning.

Management Reporting and Business Partnering

• Develop and implement 12-month rolling forecasts.
• Consolidate and manage the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting for statutory entities under responsibility.
• Produce analytical statistic reports and contract profitability analyses to support business decisions, including monthly Contract P&L reporting and analysis
• Develop meaningful KPIs to guide Business Managers in decision-making, monitor performance, and report outcomes.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for commercial decisions, including new tenders, business streams, and significant capital expenditures.

Local Tax Compliance and filing

• Ensure local tax filings to meet deadlines, such as VAT and WHT etc
• Liaise with external tax advisor on half-yearly and annual tax filings
• Liaise with corporate tax team on annual tax and transfer price document filing
• Liaise with Revenue Department on any tax review/audit activities

Process & Systems Enhancement

• Drive initiatives and ad-hoc projects to improve the efficiency of the finance function.
• Contribute to innovation in technology, particularly in the continued development and utilization of ERP systems (SAP).
• Manage and oversee SAP processes, ensuring accurate data entry, financial integration, scheduling, and timesheet functions.
• Support integration of new profit centers or businesses into the financial reporting structure to align with the revenue recognition.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, ensuring effective workload management and a high-performance culture.
• Support the annual appraisal process within the finance team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning financial priorities, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth execution of projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities through improved processes, efficient resource allocation, and vendor management.
• Perform any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by management, within the scope of competency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within dynamic and evolving business environments.
• Industry experience in Oil & Gas is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in leading high-volume accounting operations and building high-performing finance teams.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, with preference for SAP or Oracle platforms.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.