Regional Financial Controller

We are seeking an experienced
Regional Financial Controller to lead financial management across Latin America. This role will oversee regional finance operations, ensure compliance, optimize costs, and act as a key liaison with headquarters.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Tax Management (20%)

Oversee tax compliance across countries in the Latin America region (including Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, etc.).

Develop and implement regional tax strategies to optimize tax structures.

Follow up on tax issue resolution and provide solutions.

Review deferred tax records and adjust transfer pricing reports to meet headquarters’ profit retention. requirements.

Drive the issuance and implementation of the Latin America Regional Tax Compliance Manual.

Initiate and execute a 3-year tax health audit plan covering all subsidiaries.

Coordinate with country finance managers to monitor tax filings and compliance.

2. Expense Control (50%)

Establish a refined expense monitoring system to enable dynamic cross-entity performance benchmarking.

Independently manage regional expense approvals, ensuring compliance and cost rationality.

Evaluate the accuracy of marketing expense classifications and align with marketing teams on business. substance.

Strengthen promoter management to prevent ghost headcount; plan dedicated personnel for regional promoter oversight.

Monitor logistics cost standards across ports to ensure compliance with company policies.

Analyze drivers of expense fluctuations and establish an expense early-warning mechanism.

3. Financial Operations & Reporting (10%)

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis.

Coordinate across countries and oversee external audit processes to ensure successful audit completion.

4. Headquarters Coordination & Communication (20%)

Act as the key financial liaison between the region and Group headquarters.

Communicate headquarters’ financial policies and requirements in a timely manner.

Regularly report regional financial performance and key matters to headquarters.

Coordinate and resolve financial issues between regional teams and headquarters.

Participate in headquarters’ financial meetings and training sessions (some scheduled in the evening).

Requirements:

1. Language Skills

Mandarin Chinese: Native-level proficiency, capable of professional business communication and written expression.

English: Fluent for business communication, including handling financial reports.

Spanish: Basic communication skills preferred (not mandatory).

2. Professional Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS and local accounting standards.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Solid experience in tax planning and risk management.

3. Cross-Cultural Adaptability

Ability to understand and respect Latin American cultures.

Willingness and capability to work overseas long-term.

Stable family support system.

4. Communication & Coordination

Strong cross-functional and cross-regional communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in multicultural environmen.

Good conflict resolution skills.

5. Business-Oriented Mindset

Ability to translate financial data into business insights.

Strong finance-business integration capability to support decision-making.

Awareness of business development and market dynamics.

6. Stress Management

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Capable of handling complex and urgent financial issues.

Strong time management and multitasking skills.

Additional Notes

Work shift Monday to Friday – Business hours

Location Costa del Este, Panama

Please apply with English CV