Junior Controller

Key Responsibilities

 

Controllership & Accounting

• Own the full accounting cycle for multiple entities across multiple countries, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end/year-end close.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with SFRS/IFRS (and US GAAP where applicable).

• Maintain a clean, well-documented chart of accounts and ensure the integrity of financial records and reconciliations.

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury operations.

 

Compliance & Controls

• Handle GST filings, corporate tax, and statutory reporting with IRAS and ACRA, coordinating with external tax agents as needed.

• Manage the annual audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

• Design and enforce internal controls, finance policies, and approval workflows appropriate for a scaling startup.

• Oversee payroll, CPF contributions, and employee expense processes.

 

Business Partnering & Operations

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-runway planning; proactively flag risks.

• Partner with founders and department leads on spend, unit economics, and vendor contracts.

• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline close, reporting, and reconciliation, continuously improving finance operations.

• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due-diligence requests as the company grows.

 

What We're Looking For

 

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, ideally in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; CA (Singapore), ACCA, or CPA qualification highly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards—SFRS and IFRS; exposure to US GAAP is an advantage—as well as GST, corporate tax, and Singapore statutory requirements.

• External or internal audit experience (e.g., from a public accounting firm or leading the audit process in-house).