Regional Finance Controller (Relocate to Singapore)

Kuala Lumpur
3. Finance – Finance Operations /
Full Time /
Hybrid
At Glints, we are building the #1 tech-enabled recruitment and career discovery platform in Southeast Asia that helps people and organisations realise their human potential by joining great organisations, learning the right skills and building great teams. 


We are looking for a Regional Financial Controller to join our Finance team in driving and constantly improving our finance operations to maximize financial efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing

    • Oversee the entire financial reporting process, including consolidating and delivering key financial data in an accurate and timely fashion and in compliance with local and group requirements
    • Recommend and spearhead Improvement on the financial reporting processes and cash conversion cycle
    • Brainstorm, execute and lead budget control initiatives, as well as improving on current budget tracking processes and budget variance
    • Be a subject matter expert in our accounting and auditing, and providing training to internal teams to ensure uniformity and integrity in our financial data
    • Lead our tax planning and compliance with consultants to improve tax efficiency
    • Manage and lead a team of country finance managers in Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam; assist with hiring, and providing training and mentorship to build a world-class finance team

Why You Should Join Us

    • Work with a world-class team in one of the top start-ups on LinkedIn where you can create meaningful impact for over 100 million in Southeast Asia
    • Catapult your career in one of the fastest-growing companies in the region
    • Have greater autonomy to influence and drive financial systems and processes for  world-class operational excellence within the organisation

Who Are We Looking For

    • At least 8 years of relevant experience, including preferably 5 years of experience in a Big 4 audit firm
    • Possess relevant professional qualifications, such as CA, CPA or ACCA
    • Strong hands-on experience in financial reporting, month- and year-end closing and audit 
    • Prior experience in managing tax compliance in key ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam;
    • Strong knowledge of IFRS and SFRS; knowledge of the US GAAP will be considered favourably
    • Prior experience in leading and managing a regional team
    • Proven track record in driving cost or financial reporting process improvement
    • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with teams across different time zones
    • A self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for detail


Let’s Realise Human Potential.

At Glints, we are building the #1 tech-enabled recruitment and career discovery platform in Southeast Asia that helps people and organizations realize their human potential.

We have impacted many lives but there’s still plenty to be done. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, you’ve come to the right place.

What is Glints?

Glints is the leading talent ecosystem in Southeast Asia, with an enduring purpose of contributing to a world where people and organizations can realize their human potential. 

Today, Glints is the most well-funded and well-capitalized startup in the talent recruitment space in Southeast Asia, with over US$80M in total investments raised till date.

Our tech-enabled approach to recruitment and career discovery connects more than 4 million candidates to their next dream opportunities. We have also supported more than 50,000 companies in finding top talent and doubling recruitment efficiency.

Our agility and firm hold on our core purpose and values have allowed us to remain resilient and thrive through tumultuous times. 

In 2020, we were recognized by LinkedIn as one of the Top 10 Startups in Singapore. In 2022, we were featured in the top 20 of Nikkei-FT-Statista High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 list. Moreover, we were also featured in the top 10 fastest-growing companies in Singapore by The Straits Times.

Who We Are

At Glints, personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. That's why we created the Glints Culture Code: #RIIBCOH. It defines our values, guides our decisions and actions, and is what makes us special.

Relentlessly Resourceful: Whatever it takes, just make it happen (ethically)
Integrity: Have courage, be guided by the truth, don’t be afraid 
Impact: Missionaries, not mercenaries
Beginners’ Mindset: Stay humble, don’t be attached to ego
Customer Obsessed: Customers First
Ownership: Care intensely about the mission and take responsibility
High Standards: Dream big and deliver epic outcomes fast

Where We Work

Since Glints was officially launched in Singapore in 2015, we've rapidly grown our footprint across Greater Southeast Asia to operate in Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and Philippines.

Learn more about Glints and our culture at bit.ly/glintsculture,
Or check out our Careers Page at https://glints.com/careers!