Group Financial Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead and oversee the financial management, reporting, compliance, internal control, and group finance coordination functions of the organisation. This role is suitable for candidates with strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, audit coordination, tax compliance, and group consolidation within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project based environments. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, finance teams, project teams, external advisors, and headquarters to ensure accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective financial governance, and timely group level reporting. This position will play a key leadership role in supporting business operations, management decision making, statutory compliance, and financial discipline across the organisation. The role also requires regular coordination and reporting to the parent company and headquarters on financial performance, group reporting matters, compliance requirements, and management information.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Oversee group consolidation and ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, group reporting requirements, and management expectations.
• Ensure financial reports are properly prepared, reviewed, and submitted to management and headquarters within the required timelines.
• Monitor reporting accuracy, month end closing processes, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across the organisation.
• Prepare financial analysis, reporting packs, and management information required by senior management and the parent company.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Control
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow planning processes across the organisation.
• Monitor budget versus actual performance and provide analysis on key variances, cost trends, and financial risks.
• Support management in financial planning, cost control, profitability analysis, and business decision making.
• Oversee cash flow management, fund utilisation, working capital control, and financial discipline to support operational and project needs.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to management and headquarters on business performance and key financial issues.
• Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and governance processes across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, tax regulations, company policies, group reporting requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Review financial workflows, approval processes, documentation standards, and finance controls to ensure proper governance and accountability.
• Support the organisation in maintaining strong financial discipline, compliance awareness, and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, internal controls, and reporting quality.
• Audit, Tax & Regulatory Matters
• Manage year end audit processes and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, company secretaries, and relevant authorities.
• Oversee tax compliance matters including corporate tax, GST, withholding tax, and other statutory submissions where applicable.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of audit schedules, tax information, and supporting documents.
• Support the resolution of audit findings, financial queries, tax matters, and compliance related issues.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory financial obligations are properly monitored and fulfilled.
• Headquarters Reporting & Stakeholder Management
• Act as the key finance contact point for coordination with the parent company and headquarters on financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, compliance, and group finance matters.
• Prepare and submit regular financial reports, variance analysis, forecasts, and management updates required by headquarters.
• Support headquarters reporting requirements, financial reviews, internal audits, and ad hoc information requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with senior management, project teams, procurement teams, and finance personnel to ensure alignment between business operations and group finance requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication between the local finance team and headquarters on reporting standards, policies, procedures, and financial issues.
• Team Leadership & Finance Operations
• Lead, guide, and supervise the finance team in day to day financial operations, reporting, compliance, and control matters.
• Review team output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of finance related work.
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