Regional Financial Controller

About Us

Our client is a leading constructor of mission-critical facilities, specializing in the development and construction of state-of-the-art data centers. As we expand our footprint across the high-growth markets of Southeast Asia, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Reporting:

• Establish and maintain a robust financial control environment across all SEA entities, ensuring compliance with group policies, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial results for the SEA region, delivering timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Ensure accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion method), cost control, WIP reporting, and profitability analysis for each data center project.

2. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage regional cash flow, working capital, and financing requirements for ongoing construction projects.
• Oversee intercompany funding, foreign exchange exposure, and banking relationships in the region.
• Implement and monitor stringent controls over project-related expenditures.

3. Tax, Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure full compliance with all local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external advisors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring a clean and efficient audit process.
• Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• It is best to have extensive experience in the construction or engineering industry, with specific expertise in the accounting for large-scale, complex projects.
• Preferably with verifiable professional work experience in the following regions: Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, or the UAE/Dubai.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.