FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

We are hiring a hands-on Financial Controller to own daily financial controls, AR discipline, payroll, procurement oversight, and statutory compliance, with clear reporting to the CEO.

This is an operational control role. Candidates who prefer autonomy without structured reporting should not apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Accounts Receivable (Critical) Own end-to-end AR with daily tracking, strict 30/60/90-day escalation, and proactive follow-ups.

· Accounts Payable & Cash Control- Manage AP scheduling, approvals, and daily cash/bank movement awareness.

· Procurement Control- Enforce PO controls, vendor onboarding, and purchasing documentation.

· Payroll & Statutory- Run accurate monthly payroll, CPF submissions, staff claims, and statutory records.

· Compliance & Audit Readiness- Prepare GST filings, maintain schedules, and coordinate audits/tax agents. Ensure records are audit-ready at all times.

· Daily Supervision & Controls- Supervise daily finance activities, ensure postings are done correctly, and flag issues early.

· Month-End CEO Reporting (Non-Negotiable)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are someone who:

· Is outcome/ detail-driven and disciplined

· Is comfortable with daily checking and controls

· Believes Finance exists to reduce CEO workload, not add noise

· Is calm, factual and structured

· Has low ego, high accountability & high ownership.

THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE IF YOU:

· Dislike reporting or being checked

· Believe “Finance Manager should not do daily controls”

· Prefer verbal explanations over written (B&W) reports

· Think AR belongs to Sales/ Other Finance Team Member.

REQUIREMENTS

· 5–10 years finance experience

· Strong hands-on experience in AR, AP, payroll

· Comfortable with bank reconciliation

· Experience in SME / multi-entity environment preferred

· F&B or operational business experience is an advantage