Finance Controller

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity among our teachers, staff and students.

At One World International School (OWIS), we are looking for passionate, adaptable educators who enjoy teaching students from diverse cultures. OWIS provides an individualised approach to learning that nurtures every aspect of child development. In addition to versatile learning spaces and a variety of extracurricular activities, we offer rigorous curricula that prepare students to be future innovators and leaders.

We're an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, a Cambridge International School and an IBDP School. All teaching positions require a high proficiency in spoken and written English, a degree, teaching qualifications and ICT literacy. One World International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding.

Job requirements:

As part of the Group Reporting team, the candidate will be responsible for group

accounting, Consolidation and audit by Big 4. Candidate should be result-oriented and have sound knowledge on IFRS and experience in Financial sector. Should like to work on multiple tasks and can pro-actively manage multiple stakeholders in various countries.

Functional:

• Oversight of the month end ledger closing process, including the review of one-off journal entries and adjustments
• Review of HO reporting schedules, ensuring proper reporting in accordance with GSG Group’s policies and procedures, accounting and regulatory frameworks, for timely submission of schedules, financial statement and consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with the minimum standards for financial and regulatory reporting
• Provide advice on accounting treatment to various stakeholders
• Preparation of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with financial reporting standards
• Evaluate existing processes and develop or recommend modifications or new processes as necessary.
• Lead automation of financial reporting, support data quality improvement initiatives and investigation.
• Service management of outsourced service providers.
• Participate in ad-hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience working in accounting, preferably with audit background in Big4.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent professional qualification in accounting and Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant/Certified Management
• Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of local and international financial reporting standards and understand latest technical issues and their implications.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders
• Positive “can-do” attitude and attention to detail
• Able to independently resolve issues