Financial Control and Operations, Manager

Veremark

1d•Remote

About The Position

Veremark is a fast-growing background screening company with multi-entity operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE, US, and ANZ. Following a period of significant growth and acquisition activity, we are building out a high-performing finance function to match our ambitions. As Financial Control & Operations Manager, you will own the integrity and efficiency of Veremark's core accounting and finance operations. This is a hands-on leadership role — you will directly manage a team of three accountants covering the UK/MY, PH/ANZ/UAE and SG/US entities, and be the primary point of accountability for month-end close, AP/AR, payroll accounting, tax and statutory reporting, and financial controls. You will work closely with the VP Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure the books are clean, close cycles run on time, and the team operates with clarity and accountability.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
Experience working in a lean finance team where ownership and initiative are essential

Responsibilities

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