Financial Control and Operations, Manager

About the role

Veremark is a fast-growing background screening company with multi-entity operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, US, and ANZ. Following a period of significant growth and acquisition activity, we are building out a high-performing finance function to match our ambitions. As Financial Control & Operations Manager, you will own the integrity and efficiency of Veremark's core accounting and finance operations. This is a hands-on leadership role - you will directly manage a team of three accountants covering the UK/MY, PH/ANZ/UAE and SG/US entities, and be the primary point of accountability for month-end close, AP/AR, payroll accounting, tax and statutory reporting, and financial controls. You will work closely with the VP Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure the books are clean, close cycles run on time, and the team operates with clarity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Month-End Close
• Own the end-to-end month-end close process across all entities - ensuring the close cycle is completed within 10 working days each month
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments before submission - implementing a personal QA process to ensure zero material errors
• Maintain the general ledger across multiple entities in Xero, ensuring accuracy, consistency and proper allocation
• Oversee intercompany accounting and ensure intercompany balances reconcile across entities each period
• AP / AR & Banking
• Oversee accounts payable - vendor invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations
• Oversee accounts receivable - ensuring AR is accurately recorded, aged debtors are monitored, and collections are followed up in a timely manner
• Manage bank reconciliations across all entity bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Ensure cash disbursements are properly authorised and recorded
• Tax & Statutory Reporting
• Manage tax filing obligations across relevant entities - including GST/VAT, corporate tax and withholding tax as applicable
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions
• Financial Controls & Process
• Design, implement and maintain financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity
• Proactively identify and flag control gaps or process risks - recommending and implementing improvements
• Support Finance Transformation on process documentation, SOP development and system improvements
• Team Leadership
• Directly manage and develop three Finance Accountants covering UK, MY, PH, ANZ, UAE, SG and US entities
• Set clear task allocation, priorities and expectations across the team - particularly during close cycles
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement within the FC&O team
• Be the team's primary point of contact and source of guidance - resolving queries directly and escalating to the VP Finance only where genuinely required
• Support onboarding of new team members as the organisation grows
• Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Provide clean, accurate financial data to the FP&A team to support monthly reporting and forecasting
• Coordinate handovers of processes to Revenue Management and Finance Transformation as the org structure evolves
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and regulatory bodies as required
• Assist with due diligence and financial integration activities related to acquisitions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance operations or accounting, with at least 2-3 years in a team management role
• Proven experience managing multi-entity accounting across multiple jurisdictions
• Hands-on experience with Xero - including multi-currency, multi-entity setup and reconciliation workflows
• Strong command of accounting principles (IFRS/MFRS), financial controls and compliance requirements
• Track record of owning and improving month-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Experience working with external auditors and managing statutory reporting obligations
• Preferred:
• Experience in a SaaS, technology or high-growth company environment
• Exposure to post-acquisition financial integration
• Familiarity with payroll accounting across Southeast Asian and ANZ jurisdictions
• Experience working in a lean finance team where ownership and initiative are essential
• We are an all-remote organisation with ~200+ people spread across the world. We value Trust, Integrity, Data and Experience in everything we do - from the way we collaborate to the products we create.
• We're focused on transforming the industry while partnering with many of the leading technology platforms in the People & Talent ecosystem.
• And we're growing fa

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