Gravitas Recruitment Group Hiring! Full Time Financial Controller in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

Financial Controller

Our client is a global organisation committed to innovation and operational excellence across multiple markets. They foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, valuing strategic thinking and leadership. This role offers the opportunity to influence major financial strategies and lead a dedicated international finance team within a dynamic environment. The position is critical in aligning financial operations with the company's growth objectives and ensuring compliance across diverse regions.

Role Overview:
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s worldwide financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining governance and compliance, and leading a global finance team. This role acts as a key liaison across departments, driving financial transformation and supporting strategic decision-making to facilitate sustainable growth.

Key Skills & Experience:
• Over 12 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing regional or global operations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with CPA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent qualification
• Extensive experience with international audit firms and senior in-house finance positions
• Deep understanding of IFRS, international tax laws, and multi-currency consolidations
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, especially Oracle, and automated payment reconciliation processes
• Strong strategic acumen with the ability to manage cross-border projects and improve global processes
• Exceptional communication skills and the capability to engage with stakeholders across cultures
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional regional languages is advantageous

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and direct the global financial roadmap, ensuring scalability and alignment with the organisation’s growth ambitions
• Oversee complex international financial operations, including payment ecosystems tailored to diverse regulatory environments
• Maintain statutory compliance and manage multi-jurisdictional audits to mitigate risk in a fast-evolving sector
• Mentor and expand the global finance team, fostering continuous improvement and technical mastery
• Act as the primary financial liaison between regional leadership and functional departments, translating data into strategic insights
• Lead the implementation of advanced financial systems and automation, including payment gateway integrations, to enhance efficiency

Requirements:
• Eligible to work on-site in the specified location
• Right to work within the region and ability to commit to the employment terms outlined
• The role is a permanent position within an Asia-based environment
• Flexible with start date, ideally available by 28/05/2026

If you possess the expertise to drive financial strategy at a global scale and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply now.