Salling Search is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller/CFO for an established commodities trading firm with commercial operations spanning Singapore, Dubai, and the USA.
This is a broad and hands-on leadership role overseeing the full finance function across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is technically strong, commercially astute, and comfortable operating as the finance lead in a dynamic trading environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all financial reporting, accounting, and taxation functions, including statutory and management reporting, governance, compliance, and transaction processing across all business divisions
- Manage commercial financial interfaces including Letters of Credit and credit line management with third parties and banking partners
- Conduct monthly review of financial reports, identifying key findings and presenting them to senior management
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial reporting accuracy and mitigate risk
- Regularly review and enhance internal control procedures to adapt to evolving business needs
- Supervise treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, record maintenance, reconciliation, and reporting
- Manage all external audit processes and taxation matters across relevant jurisdictions
- Coordinate MPA (AIS) audit reviews and serve as primary liaison for scheme-related matters
- Manage all payment processes across departments and coordinate with internal stakeholders
- Oversee office payroll, staff accounting, annual leave, and attendance management
- Manage all Corporate Secretarial responsibilities
- Maintain and develop banking relationships including credit lines and third-party financial service providers
- Manage and negotiate contracts with third-party vendors and service providers, including renewals and pricing
- Work within the company's Xero-based finance platform and contribute to ongoing process and systems improvement
Requirements
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- Minimum 8 to 12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or FC-level role
- Experience in a commodities trading, shipping, or maritime environment strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of Letters of Credit, trade finance, and credit line management
- Exposure to multi-jurisdiction financial operations (Singapore, UAE, or USA experience advantageous)
- Hands-on experience with Xero familiarity with other ERP or shipping management systems is a plus
- Strong knowledge of Singapore tax, regulatory, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing external audits, MPA or AIS-related matters is an advantage
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to senior management
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment
Contact Ellaine Legaspi at [Confidential Information] for more info or apply via our website.
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