Controlling Manager (Hong Kong)

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Controlling Manager to join a renowned global organisation based in PJ. This position involves overseeing month-end closings, ensuring precise financial reporting, and maintaining adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards. You'll work closely with business leaders, providing strategic advice on initiatives while upholding exceptional accounting practices. The company promotes an inclusive culture, offers personalised benefits, extensive professional growth programmes, and prioritises employee wellness. If you're eager to elevate your career within a supportive and dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect fit. * Flexible Working & Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy adaptable work arrangements and elective benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being, including access to global empowerment assistance programmes. * Professional Growth Opportunities: Accelerate your career with formal leadership development initiatives, on-demand learning courses, and structured onboarding designed to connect you with peers worldwide. * Inclusive & Community-Focused Culture: Join a workplace that values diversity, equity, and community engagement through peer-led groups, volunteering events, and impactful environmental or social initiatives.

What you'll do:

As a Controlling Manager, you will be at the heart of ensuring accurate and reliable financial reporting by managing month-end closing activities with precision. You’ll collaborate closely with business teams to provide expert guidance on accounting treatments for new initiatives while maintaining robust internal controls. Your role will also involve supporting statutory audits by coordinating with external auditors, preparing key documentation, and addressing audit recommendations. Additionally, you’ll partner with tax teams to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. Success in this role demands strong technical expertise paired with exceptional interpersonal skills to build effective cross-departmental relationships. Your proactive mindset will drive continuous improvements in financial processes while upholding the organisation’s commitment to compliance and excellence.

• Month-End Closing: Coordinate and oversee the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare and review manual journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to uphold the integrity of financial statements.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct monthly analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss fluctuations to identify trends or discrepancies requiring attention.
• Business Consultation: Provide expert advice to business teams on new initiatives, ensuring proper accounting treatment and establishing robust internal controls from the outset.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders across various functions to support organisational goals.
• Policy Implementation: Support the rollout of corporate policies, processes, and systems at the local level by acting as a key liaison between regional teams.
• SOX Compliance: Drive adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements by developing control documentation and educating process owners on effective internal controls.
• Control Reviews: Regularly assess the effectiveness of existing controls, proactively identifying issues and implementing mitigation strategies where needed.
• Compliance Projects: Lead compliance-related projects or initiatives to strengthen internal control frameworks within the APJ region.
• Audit Coordination: Manage statutory and internal audits by preparing required documentation, addressing audit findings promptly, and implementing corrective actions.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Controlling Manager role has extensive experience in managing financial operations within large organisations, including precise month-end closings under tight deadlines. You bring advanced analytical skills to interpret data and drive improvements, along with strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate across teams and guide business initiatives. Your deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks like SOX ensures robust internal controls and a culture of compliance. With expertise in statutory audits, you excel at managing documentation and addressing feedback effectively. Above all, your commitment to continuous learning drives both personal growth and team development.

• Extensive experience coordinating month-end closing processes within a complex organisational structure, ensuring timely delivery of accurate financial reports.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed manual journals and perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with established accounting standards.
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated through regular fluctuation analysis of balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
• Experience providing consultative support to business teams on new initiatives, including assessment of accounting implications and establishment of effective internal controls.
• Track record of building positive relationships with business leaders across multiple functions or regions.
• Familiarity with rolling out corporate policies, processes, or systems at local or regional levels within a multinational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements coupled with hands-on experience developing control documentation and delivering training on internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct control reviews, identify gaps or weaknesses proactively, and implement practical solutions for risk mitigation.
• Experience leading compliance-related projects or initiatives focused on enhancing internal control environments within large organisations.
• Background supporting statutory audits by preparing documentation for external auditors, addressing findings efficiently, and assisting with corrective action plans.

What sets this company apart:

This global organisation is distinguished by its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual’s contributions are valued and celebrated. Flexible working arrangements support personal needs while promoting work-life balance. The company prioritises professional growth through leadership programmes, ongoing training, and comprehensive onboarding designed to help new employees build connections from day one. Employee well-being is a core focus, with resources spanning financial health seminars, mental wellness initiatives, fitness programmes, and global life empowerment assistance. Diversity is deeply ingrained in the culture, reflected in peer-led communities, equity-focused resource groups, volunteering opportunities, and sustainability efforts. Joining this team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated not only to operational excellence but also to creating a sense of belonging for all its people.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further in an environment that values your expertise while supporting your growth every step of the way, this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link – we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C