Assistant Controller

Job Description Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Controller to join our Finance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional to gain broad exposure to financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, transfer pricing, and internal controls within a dynamic international environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with local regulatory requirements, and the continuous improvement of finance processes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders. At our company, we value teamwork, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a professional who shares these values and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Closing and Reporting

• Participate in and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results, balance sheet accounts, and trial balances to identify trends, variances, and potential accounting issues.

Statutory Financial Statements and External Audit

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors during annual audits and periodic reviews.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare and support the submission of local tax returns and other tax-related filings.
• Work closely with external tax advisors on direct and indirect tax matters, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other statutory requirements.

Transfer Pricing

• Support the implementation and maintenance of transfer pricing policies and studies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure compliance with local and international transfer pricing requirements.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and compliance processes.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency, standardization, and control effectiveness.
• Support internal audits and remediation of identified control deficiencies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with local and regional finance teams on accounting, tax, compliance, and reporting matters.
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and analyses as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience following internship, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred

• Background in a Big Four accounting firm.
• Experience in the high-tech industry.
• Experience working in a multinational environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP.

Required Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Balance Sheet Accounting
• Corporate Experience
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Accounting Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reports
• Internal Controls
• SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Statutory Requirements
• Tax Compliance
• Transfer Pricing

Preferred Skills

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Job Posting End Date: 10/4/2026

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