Job Title:  FINANCE CONTROLLER

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Controller will have responsibility for administering AMETEK Southeast Asia/Australia Finance and accounting activities to meet the Corporation’s objectives for accurately and comprehensively reporting its operating performance and the business units which it supports including compliance with Government law and AMETEK’s policies and procedures, and the DLA of AMETEK Southeast Asia / Australia.
• As such, he/she will also be responsible for implementing new processes, systems to enhance the control environment. In addition, he/ she will have responsibility for all Corporate, Tax, Legal and Treasury matters and co-ordination with external auditors and Corporate functions.
• The Controller will work closely with the Country Manager, peers and subordinates to provide strategic and tactical guidance and commercial support to AMETEK’s businesses operating in the areas of sales, service, manufacturing and play an integral role in developing AMETEK’s long-term business strategy for S.E.Asia/ Australia

JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS:

1. STAFF:

Direct subordinate:  4

Indirect subordinate: 2

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Summarize in 5-7 statements the principal results expected from this job. Should cascade into the purposes of this job’s  subordinates’ roles

• Will directly report to Div VP-Asia Controller and functional report to A6 Country Managers, and provide overall financial leadership to the finance team in A6
• Work closely with the Business Unit Controllers and support their financial reporting
• Maintaining effective internal controls over the 4 entities operations to ensure continued control and protection of its assets, accurate reporting of its financial position, Tax Filings, and compliance with SOX. Ensure compliance with DLA and allied policies
• Support treasury & working capital management in the 3 entities
• Provide leadership and oversee statutory, tax and management reporting of the 3 entities as well as budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting of actual results and insightful financial analysis of business performance. Own the FP&A activities for Southeast Asia

• Control overhead costs and expenses
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, tax bureau. Arranging for audits of company accounts and interfacing with internal and external audit staff and manage tax and treasury matters
• Develop the financial staff
• Support S.E. Asia & Australia country managers to meet growth strategies and solve business challenges. Preparation of budgets, review of budget proposals, and preparing necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Support the Country Manager deliver strategic growth initiatives including directing special studies and analyses concerning economic and financial implications of existing and planned AMETEK business initiatives.
• Support integration of new business units into the 4 entities including financial reporting, business processes, ERP system set up and support.
• Drive improvements and efficiencies in the commercial back-office processes to support business growth.
• Develop the financial staff
• Promote AMETEK values, create an environment that supports & enhances compliance, performance, engagement & adaptability

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Specify the educational background, qualifications and experience which would typically be required to perform this job fully and effectively.

Education background/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or above in Finance or its equivalent, ACCA/CPA preferred.

Working experience:

• At least 8 to 10 years finance working experiences in manufacturing enterprise and regional commercial operations.

Skills: 

• Be familiar with standard practices in a US company, especially in internal control
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and inter-personal skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Efficient self-organization skills to maintain high level of multi-tasking
• A proven track record in strong Finance leadership preferably gained in a multisite, multi-BU environment.
• Must have hands on style prepared to get involved in the detail and be compliance focused and data driven. These are key attributes of AMETEK business culture.
• Ability to work in complex, highly matrixed environment, with remote corporate Finance policy guidance and direction.
• Familiarity with sales and service and light manufacturing operations
• Exposure to lean/ kaizen methodologies will be added advantage