Financial Control and Operations, Manager

Veremark

Financial Control & Operations Manager ensuring integrity and efficiency of accounting operations at Veremark. Leading a team while handling month-end close, AP/AR, payroll, and reporting.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end month-end close process across all entities — ensuring the close cycle is completed within 10 working days each month
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments before submission — implementing a personal QA process to ensure zero material errors
Maintain the general ledger across multiple entities in Xero, ensuring accuracy, consistency and proper allocation
Oversee intercompany accounting and ensure intercompany balances reconcile across entities each period
Oversee accounts payable - vendor invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations
Oversee accounts receivable - ensuring AR is accurately recorded, aged debtors are monitored, and collections are followed up in a timely manner
Manage bank reconciliations across all entity bank accounts on a monthly basis
Ensure cash disbursements are properly authorised and recorded
Manage tax filing obligations across relevant entities — including GST/VAT, corporate tax and withholding tax as applicable
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate with external auditors during annual audits
Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions
Design, implement and maintain financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity
Proactively identify and flag control gaps or process risks - recommending and implementing improvements
Support Finance Transformation on process documentation, SOP development and system improvements
Directly manage and develop three Finance Accountants covering UK, MY, PH, ANZ, UAE, SG and US entities
Set clear task allocation, priorities and expectations across the team - particularly during close cycles
Build a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement within the FC&O team
Be the team's primary point of contact and source of guidance - resolving queries directly and escalating to the VP Finance only where genuinely required
Support onboarding of new team members as the organisation grows
Provide clean, accurate financial data to the FP&A team to support monthly reporting and forecasting
Coordinate handovers of processes to Revenue Management and Finance Transformation as the org structure evolves
Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and regulatory bodies as required
Assist with due diligence and financial integration activities related to acquisitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred
7-10 years of progressive experience in finance operations or accounting, with at least 2–3 years in a team management role
Proven experience managing multi-entity accounting across multiple jurisdictions
Hands-on experience with Xero - including multi-currency, multi-entity setup and reconciliation workflows
Strong command of accounting principles (IFRS/MFRS), financial controls and compliance requirements
Track record of owning and improving month-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Experience working with external auditors and managing statutory reporting obligations
Preferred: Experience in a SaaS, technology or high-growth company environment
Exposure to post-acquisition financial integration
Familiarity with payroll accounting across Southeast Asian and ANZ jurisdictions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote working
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingTax Filing ObligationsBank ReconciliationJournal Entry ReviewIntercompany AccountingAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementStatutory Accounts PreparationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam DevelopmentAttention to Detail

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in AccountingACCACPA