STE13379016 - Regional Financial Controller (Media & Entertainment)

The Company
Our client is a leading player in the media and entertainment industry, with a strong and growing presence across the Asia-Pacific region. They are seeking a Regional Financial Controller, APAC to partner the business during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

The Role
Reporting directly to the APAC CFO, this is a high-impact regional role with broad exposure across controllership, risk management, treasury as well as supporting of due diligence. Your responsibilities include:

• Oversee regional controls and compliance, redesign control frameworks, conduct onsite reviews, and ensure accurate balance sheet governance.
• Coordinate regional FX and hedging activities, manage currency buys with US Corporate Treasury, and oversee show related insurance programmes.
• Manage regional tax and treasury matters including cashflow forecasting, JV and minority shareholder structures, dividend planning, and cost centre oversight.
• Support M&A activities through financial due diligence, modelling, and coordination with Big Four or internal teams depending on deal size.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including regional preparation and change management for the upcoming Oracle rollout.
• Oversee regional reporting, budgeting, and forecasting; lead forecast calls and provide data driven performance insights.
• Strengthen financial reporting standards, conduct regular balance sheet reviews, and ensure cross market consistency.
• Lead the financial integration and onboarding of newly acquired businesses, aligning them with group policies, reporting requirements, and internal control frameworks.

Your Profile
As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience:

• CPA/CA or equivalent qualification preferred
• Approximately 10 years’ experience covering a broad finance scope.
• Experience in entertainment, media, or events is an advantage but not essential.
• MNC background preferred, ideally with exposure to US based multinationals.
• Prior experience with Big 4 or top tier audit firms.
• Regional exposure across markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong/Macau, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea, and Japan; exposure to India is beneficial.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, less structured environment.
• Mobile and able to travel across the region for work
• Experience with major ERPs; Oracle exposure is a plus
• Prior international exposure will be preferred
• Hands on, proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work well across cultures and departments.

Apply Today
Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE13379016, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EA Licence no.: 07C5595 | Serene Tan Ing Shiern EA Registration no.: R1109248