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Financial Controller - Asia (KL based)

The Financial Controller – Asia is responsible for all finance and accounting operations in the region. This shall include directing, execution and control of the region’s financial process / data, management reviews, risk management, consolidations, treasury and reporting.

To have ownership of all financial matters within the region (9 business units) and support the regional management team in strategic and profitable development of the business. The role will also have decision making ability and is required to always maintain a professional approach with integrity and Sedgwick’s interest in mind.

Financial Reporting & Control

Manage country finance teams to ensure timely reporting to group financeReview internal controls and ensure compliance and sound procedures are in place at all timesDevelop policies and procedures to streamline accounting functions and aligned with group policies and government legislationsBalance sheet review across all business unitsManaging US GAAP and statutory reporting including annual auditEnsure regulatory and statutory compliance in each countryHandle all taxation issues and ensure tax compliance and timely preparation and filing of corporate income tax and indirect taxes

Cash Management and FundingLead working capital management across the regionPreparation and review of cash flow forecastsWorking closely with corporate treasury in maintaining controls on payments, authority levels and management of bank accountsManaging relationships with banks and other external stakeholders

Other

Special projects: ongoing development of regional finance hub in MalaysiaSpecial projects: regional role out of SAPWorking closely with Group finance colleagues to share and develop best practiceTo develop, coach, motivate and empower the finance team at different level

RequirementsA recognised degree or professional qualification in Accountancy - CPA or CAMinimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting / controllership function, preferably in a regional capacity.Practical knowledge of major global accounting and regulatory standards and regional corporate tax lawsExperience in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsStrong systems skills, with experience of implementation of finance systems desirableA background in the service, outsourced, fee earning, professional services industries would be a distinct advantageUnderstanding of the insurance industry is desirable but not essentialStrong attention to details for reviewing documents and policies.Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlinesStrong communicator and presentation skillsPositive attitude, self-motivated and team player with willingness to help others beyond their formal roleStrong work ethic and exercise upmost discretion when dealing with confidential information

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.