Controller (Asia Finance)

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About Our Client An independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on a diverse range of sectors, encompassing energy, utilities, transport and logistics, digital, social and environmental infrastructure in the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm has over 330 employees and is headquartered in Miami with offices in Abu Dhabi, London, Munich, New Delhi, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, and Taipei. Job Description Financial Reporting, Accounting, Controllership and Audit

Supervise and review books of accounts, financial statements, management reports, reconciliations and supporting schedules for multiple group entities, investment holding companies and related structures.

Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS and/or Singapore Reporting Standards.

Manage period-end close, consolidation-related deliverables, intercompany balances, accruals, provisions and other key accounting matters.

Ensure consistency, quality and integrity of financial information across India and Singapore finance teams.

Coordinate statutory audits, review audit schedules and financial statement disclosures, and ensure timely resolution of auditor queries and open points.

Fund Operations and Investment-Related Support

Support finance activities relating to investment and co-investment funds, investment holding entities and group structures.

Oversee capital call, distribution, management fee and waterfall-related calculations, where applicable.

Review investment and divestment fund flows and ensure appropriate accounting, documentation and approvals.

Coordinate with investment, tax, legal and compliance teams on transaction-related finance matters.

Support portfolio company-related finance coordination where required, without assuming operating-company CFO responsibilities.

Ensure capital movements and related transactions are properly tracked, recorded and reconciled.

Treasury, Banking and Cash Management

Oversee cash management, bank account operations, payment processes and banking documentation.

Review vendor payments, capital movements, intercompany settlements and other financial transactions.

Support bank account opening, signatory updates and banking relationship management.

Monitor cash balances, liquidity requirements and short-term cash flow planning for relevant entities.

Ensure all banking and treasury activities are performed in accordance with internal approval and control frameworks.

Tax, Legal and Cross-Border Compliance

Partner closely with the Asia tax team on direct and indirect tax compliance, transfer pricing, withholding tax and treaty matters across the region.

Support the legal and company secretarial teams on entity rationalisation, strike-offs, board approvals and statutory filings for Asia holding companies and SPVs.

Ensure timely compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including India, Singapore, and other relevant APAC markets.

Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

Lead, guide and supervise finance team members located in India and Singapore.

Review work product and provide clear guidance, feedback and direction to team members.

Set expectations around quality, timelines, ownership and accountability.

Work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, investment, tax, legal and compliance teams.

Build trusted working relationships with internal teams, external auditors, advisors, banks and service providers.

Facilitate smooth coordination between India and Singapore teams, ensuring clarity of roles and deadlines.

Internal Controls, Process Improvement and Systems

Establish, maintain and strengthen finance policies, procedures, checklists, approval matrices and control frameworks across relevant entities and teams.

Ensure adherence to governance requirements, documentation standards, payment controls and internal review processes.

Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies and reporting challenges, and implement practical improvement measures.

Drive standardisation, automation and digitization initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, data visibility and scalability of finance processes.

Support the implementation and enhancement of finance systems, reporting tools, trackers and standard operating procedures.

Support the build-out of the Asia Finance function within the GCC as the team scales.

The Successful Applicant Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, with 12+ years of post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, controllership or f

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