Financial Controller, SEA

About the role

Medtronic is looking for a Financial Controller for its Southeast Asia region (excluding Singapore and Malaysia). The role leads financial reporting, internal controls, internal and statutory audits, finance policy and tax compliance for the region's countries across Operator, Steward, Catalyst and Strategist areas. It offers continuous training and long-term career growth within a global medical device company.

Key responsibilities

• Operator: deliver financial closing and reporting under US GAAP and local statutory standards, review and sign off balance sheet reconciliations, ensure timely statutory and regulatory reporting including audits and tax filings, and lead accounting services for business areas with support from shared services and BPO
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax and Credit functions on local entity banking, funding, foreign exchange, corporate and indirect taxes, transfer pricing and credit and collections
• Steward: own finance policy and internal controls, implement and oversee the SOX control framework, act as finance owner of statutory financial control compliance, provide fiduciary oversight to the local entity board and support internal audit corrective actions
• Catalyst / Strategist: support country initiatives on accounting and tax compliance, support global finance initiatives such as new accounting standards, drive process improvements, take part in cross-functional initiatives and contribute to working capital and free cash flow improvements
• Take part in business planning and legal/compliance reviews, lead and develop a high-performing team and champion inclusion, diversity, equity and ethics

Required profile

• University degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline
• Accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA
• 12+ years of progressive experience with MNCs, including at least 5 years in SEA countries (excluding Singapore and Malaysia)
• 3-5 years of people manager experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of financial and management accounting, with US GAAP and/or IFRS exposure
• In-depth knowledge of local financial reporting standards, Company Act, tax and audit regulations, and hands-on experience with direct and indirect tax, transfer pricing, statutory auditors and regulators

Required skills

• Preferred: SAP FI modules and SAP BW reporting, and experience implementing SOX controls
• Strong data analysis, reporting, collaboration and presentation skills
• Preferred: process improvement, project management and change management certifications

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a flexible benefits package
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)