Group Financial Controller

Company Overview:

Mitrade is an award-winning global Contract for Difference (CFD) and forex broker, regulated by authorities in Australia (ASIC), Cyprus (CySec), the Cayman Islands (CIMA), Mauritius (FSC), South Africa (FSCA), and UAE (CMA). We were founded in Melbourne, Australia and have offices worldwide.

Leveraging our proprietary in-house state-of-the-art technology, Mitrade has developed a one-stop digital trading platform tailored for investors. We offer market data, news and analysis, as well as trading and risk management services within a comprehensive user-centric FinTech ecosystem.

Serving over three million users worldwide, Mitrade offers unmatched accessibility across mobile (iOS and Android), desktop, and web platforms.

Role Summary:

As a key member of the Finance team, the Group Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls across a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction business.

Based in Singapore, our Headquarters, this role will play a critical part in strengthening the Group’s financial foundation, enhancing governance standards, and ensuring the finance function is scalable and audit-ready as the business continues to grow.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical accounting background, hands-on experience in group consolidation, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

What Would Be Your Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting \& Consolidation

• Oversee the Group’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities
• Lead group consolidation and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Prepare management reports and statutory financial statements across jurisdictions

Accounting Operations \& Close Excellence

• Standardise accounting policies and close processes across regions
• Drive improvements to shorten and stabilise the month-end close cycle
• Ensure consistent application of accounting treatments across all entities
• Finance Controls \& Governance
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance internal control frameworks
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Strengthen governance standards to support increased operational scale and external stakeholder expectations

Audit Management \& Compliance

• Lead external audits across multiple jurisdictions and act as the primary liaison with auditors
• Ensure audit readiness and minimise audit adjustments
• Support ongoing compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements

Technical Accounting

• Provide guidance on complex accounting areas (e.g. revenue recognition, consolidation, financial instruments)
• Ensure consistent and appropriate accounting treatment across entities
• Operating Efficiency \& Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve finance operations through automation and standardisation
• Drive enhancements to accounting workflows and reporting processes
• Support the implementation and optimisation of financial systems

Accounting Systems \& Data Integrity

• Oversee the integrity and effectiveness of financial systems (e.g. general ledger and related tools)
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial data
• Support system improvements to enhance reporting quality and efficiency
• Regional Finance Coordination
• Work closely with finance teams across multiple jurisdictions to ensure alignment and consistency
• Manage cross-border reporting requirements and varying regulatory environments
• Support finance-related matters involving China and other regional markets

Team Management

• Manage and develop finance team members across key areas of accounting and reporting
• Ensure consistent standards, accountability, and performance across the team
• Build a scalable and high-quality finance function

What We Require from You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, ideally with a Big 4 background at Manager / Senior Manager level
• Proven experience in Group consolidation and operating in multi-entity, multi-country environments
• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and financial reporting frameworks
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify key issues
• High attention to detail with a structured and disciplined approach to work
• Hands-on and adaptable, with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Strong sense of ownership with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across regions and functions
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external auditors
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Mandarin is highly preferred, as the role involves regular coordination with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders across the region

What You Can Look Forward To:

• Be part of a dynamic and multi-cultural team
• Career growth opportunities with global offices
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Fitness membership allowance
• Birthday Leave