CPA Budget Officer / Finance Controller / Chief Accountant

About Asiacruit

At Asiacruit, we connect top talent with forward-thinking organizations across industries. Our mission is to help businesses grow through smart, strategic, and people-focused solutions. If you are passionate about financial stewardship, driving budgetary discipline, and partnering with leaders across the business to enable growth, we'd love to have you on our team.

About the role

As a senior finance professional, you will serve as the CPA Budget Officer / Finance Controller / Chief Accountant, responsible for end-to-end financial management, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented, ethical, and commercially minded accountant who can translate financial data into actionable insights and ensure accurate, timely financial operations.

What you'll be doing

• Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policy

  • Manage statutory reporting, tax filings, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits

  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, corporate governance, and internal accounting policies

• Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts, partnering with business leaders to translate strategy into financial plans

  • Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario analyses, and sensitivity models to support decision-making

  • Monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide variance analysis with clear recommendations

• Financial Controls & Process Improvement

  • Design, document, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial records

  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, implement automation, and improve efficiency

  • Oversee month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure timeliness and accuracy

• Cash & Treasury Management

  • Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital requirements, and bank relationships

  • Supervise payment runs, collections, and treasury activities to optimize liquidity

• Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead and mentor accounting staff, fostering development, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, HR, and commercial functions to support business initiatives

  • Present financial insights to senior management and support strategic planning

• Systems & Reporting Tools

  • Maintain and improve financial systems, ERP integrations, and reporting tools to ensure data integrity

  • Own development of management dashboards, KPI reporting, and ad-hoc financial analyses

What we're looking for

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or equivalent professional accounting designation

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including budgeting and financial control responsibilities

• Proven experience preparing financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance

• Strong technical skills with ERP/accounting systems (experience with mid-market ERPs preferred) and advanced Excel capabilities

• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear recommendations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership

• High integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to process improvement and operational excellence

Preferred

• Experience in fast-growing or multinational companies

• Exposure to financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, or tax specializations

• Familiarity with financial modeling, Power BI/Tableau, or other reporting visualization tools

• Experience leading system implementations or accounting automation projects

Employment Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Hybrid (onsite days will be discussed during onboarding)

Total Hours per Week: Standard full-time hours

Training & Onboarding

• Structured onboarding to learn company accounting policies, systems, and reporting standards

• Ongoing mentorship from senior finance leaders and opportunities for professional development

What We Offer

• Collaborative, growth-focused work environment

• Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional experience

• Competitive compensation and benefits

How to apply

If you are a qualified accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering across the business to drive financial discipline and insight, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.