Controller (Asia Finance)
Michael Page
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An independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on a diverse range of sectors, encompassing energy, utilities, transport and logistics, digital, social and environmental infrastructure in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm has over 330 employees and is headquartered in Miami with offices in Abu Dhabi, London, Munich, New Delhi, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, and Taipei.
Job Description
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Controllership and Audit
Supervise and review books of accounts, financial statements, management reports, reconciliations and supporting schedules for multiple group entities, investment holding companies and related structures.
Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS and/or Singapore Reporting Standards.
Manage period-end close, consolidation-related deliverables, intercompany balances, accruals, provisions and other key accounting matters.
Ensure consistency, quality and integrity of financial information across India and Singapore finance teams.
Coordinate statutory audits, review audit schedules and financial statement disclosures, and ensure timely resolution of auditor queries and open points.
Fund Operations and Investment-Related Support
Support finance activities relating to investment and co-investment funds, investment holding entities and group structures.
Oversee capital call, distribution, management fee and waterfall-related calculations, where applicable.
Review investment and divestment fund flows and ensure appropriate accounting, documentation and approvals.
Coordinate with investment, tax, legal and compliance teams on transaction-related finance matters.
Support portfolio company-related finance coordination where required, without assuming operating-company CFO responsibilities.
Ensure capital movements and related transactions are properly tracked, recorded and reconciled.
Treasury, Banking and Cash Management
Oversee cash management, bank account operations, payment processes and banking documentation.
Review vendor payments, capital movements, intercompany settlements and other financial transactions.
Support bank account opening, signatory updates and banking relationship management.
Monitor cash balances, liquidity requirements and short-term cash flow planning for relevant entities.
Ensure all banking and treasury activities are performed in accordance with internal approval and control frameworks.
Tax, Legal and Cross-Border Compliance
Partner closely with the Asia tax team on direct and indirect tax compliance, transfer pricing, withholding tax and treaty matters across the region.
Support the legal and company secretarial teams on entity rationalisation, strike-offs, board approvals and statutory filings for Asia holding companies and SPVs.
Ensure timely compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including India, Singapore, and other relevant APAC markets.
Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Lead, guide and supervise finance team members located in India and Singapore.
Review work product and provide clear guidance, feedback and direction to team members.
Set expectations around quality, timelines, ownership and accountability.
Work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, investment, tax, legal and compliance teams.
Build trusted working relationships with internal teams, external auditors, advisors, banks and service providers.
Facilitate smooth coordination between India and Singapore teams, ensuring clarity of roles and deadlines.
Internal Controls, Process Improvement and Systems
Establish, maintain and strengthen finance policies, procedures, checklists, approval matrices and control frameworks across relevant entities and teams.
Ensure adherence to governance requirements, documentation standards, payment controls and internal review processes.
Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies and reporting challenges, and implement practical improvement measures.
Drive standardisation, automation and digitization initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, data visibility and scalability of finance processes.
Support the implementation and enhancement of finance systems, reporting tools, trackers and standard operating procedures.
Support the build-out of the Asia Finance function within the GCC as the team scales.
The Successful Applicant
Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, with 12+ years of post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, controllership or fund finance roles.
Demonstrated experience in private equity, infrastructure funds, fund administration, investment holding companies or asset-heavy multi-entity environments; prior controllership experience in a fund manager or investment holding structure is strongly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of IFRS / SFRS / Ind AS, group consolidations, financial reporting and cross-border accounting matters.
Good understanding of private equity fund mechanics, including capital calls, distributions, waterfalls, management fees and LP / investor reporting support.
Experience managing Big 4 audit relationships, external advisors, multiple entities, reporting deadlines and senior stakeholders across jurisdictions.
Working knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements across Asia, including India, Singapore and other relevant APAC jurisdictions.
Proven track record of leading and developing distributed finance teams across multiple locations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with ERP systems, treasury management systems such as Kyriba, and finance automation tools would be an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
5-6 hours per day overlap with Singapore business hours required.
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What's On Offer
- Competitive compensation package
Quote job ref: JN-052026-7024009
About The Company
Michael Page
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile. Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal. Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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