Financial Controller, SEA

Medtronic

Financial Controller overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls across Medtronic’s SEA healthcare technology operations. Leading controllership strategy, audits, process improvements, and finance teams.

Posted 9/5/2026full-timeHo Chi Minh City • 🇻🇳 VietnamSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in financial reporting, compliance with US GAAP and statutory standards, and effective leadership in managing high-performing teams. Proven ability to implement internal controls, drive process improvements, and provide strategic financial guidance across multiple countries.

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Financial Reporting ComplianceUS GAAP ExpertiseInternal Control Framework ImplementationTeam Leadership and DevelopmentProcess Improvement and Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingManagement AccountingTax ComplianceData Analytical SkillsSAP FI ModulesSOX Control ImplementationTransfer Pricing ComplianceStatutory AuditsFinancial Reporting StandardsProcess Excellence

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluential CommunicationCollaboration SkillsPresentation SkillsCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SAP FISAP BW

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPAACCACIMAProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

MNC ExperienceSEA CountriesFinancial RegulationsCompany ActAudit Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for financial reporting and internal controls, internal and statutory audits, finance policy, and tax compliance for Medtronic SEA countries excluding Singapore and Malaysia
Deliver financial closing and reporting in compliance with US GAAP and applicable statutory financial standards
Review and sign off balance sheet account reconciliations and attest balance sheet controls
Ensure timely statutory and regulatory reporting, audits, and tax filings
Lead and provide accounting services across value streams with support from shared services and BPO
Oversee local entity banking, funding, foreign exchange management, corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, credit, and collections
Own finance policy and internal controls; implement and oversee the SOX control framework
Oversee statutory financial control compliance and provide fiduciary oversight for legal entities
Support internal audit corrective and preventive actions
Advise on accounting and tax compliance for country initiatives and support global finance initiatives
Drive continuous process improvements and best practices across accounting value streams
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve the control environment
Identify and contribute to working capital and free cash flow improvements
Support business planning and legal/compliance reviews to address controllership, financial, and tax risks
Lead and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Support inclusion, diversity, equity, and ethics initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in accounting or finance or relevant discipline
Accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
Progressive track record with 12+ years working experience with MNCs
Minimum 5 years+ experience in SEA countries (excl. SGP/MYS)
3-5 years+ people manager experience preferred
Extensive knowledge about financial and management accounting
US GAAP and/or IFRS exposure
In-depth understanding of in scope countries’ Financial Reporting Standards and other relevant regulations, including the Company Act, tax and audit regulations
Hands-on experience with direct, indirect, and transfer price compliance subjects, statutory auditors, and regulatory agencies
Effective interpersonal, influential, collaboration and presentation skills
Strong data analytical and reporting skills
Proven people and team development and leadership skills
Strong technical experience preferably in SAP FI modules with deep process knowledge across finance and accounting value streams
Experience in internal/SOX control framework implementation and improvement
Proven records in process improvements and ability to establish process excellence / best practices
Strong ability to partner with sales and commercial teams in accounts receivable/DSO management, credit risk control, and collections
Strong partnership ability supporting business area initiatives with sound accounting and compliance advice
Working knowledge of SAP BW reporting / data automation skills
Project Management / Process improvement / change management certifications preferred
Proactive communication and collaboration with regional and local stakeholders
Ability to drive change and demonstrate situational leadership
Critical thinking and healthy skepticism
Process expertise and solution-oriented mindset
Team leadership and team growth experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous training and long-term career growth development opportunities
Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage
Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)