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The Assistant Controller – Accounting Operations is a key leader within the Finance organization, responsible for overseeing the Cathay’s core accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial close process. This role manages day‑to‑day accounting operations, leads the general ledger and reconciliation framework, and drives continuous improvement in processes and controls.
The Assistant Controller – Accounting Operations is a key leader within the Finance organization, responsible for overseeing the Cathay’s core accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial close process. This role manages day‑to‑day accounting operations, leads the general ledger and reconciliation framework, and drives continuous improvement in processes and controls.
The position will manage a team.
Lead and manage period-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and well‑controlled financial results.
Oversee the general ledger, including review and approval of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Own the reconciliation framework for key balance sheet accounts, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Review and approve accounting activity across operational areas such as loans, deposits, investments, fixed assets, prepaid assets, and other core financial statement categories.
Oversee subledger integrity and ensure proper integration between operational systems and the general ledger.
Prepare monthly internal financial reporting packages and provide meaningful analysis and insights to management.
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USD 150000-190000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 7+ years experience
Onsite
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