Our Journey
ShopBack was born one night in 2014 when co-founders Henry and Joel were toying around (with entrepreneurial ideas) in Henry's car, sparking the concept of earning Cashback while shopping online. The ShopBack Group has now grown to become the leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform in Asia-Pacific, with 45 million shoppers across 12 markets and more than half a million transactions powered for 20,000 partners daily. Fresh off its debut in the European market, ShopBack is seeking thrill-seekers to join the journey of building The World's Most Rewarding Way to Shop. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime: a blend of startup spirit woven into a solid business foundation.
About ShopBack
The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform, serving over 40 million shoppers across 12 markets. In 2023, the Group expanded its offerings into Germany, signaling its entry into the European market.
Driven by the vision to be the world's most rewarding way to shop, ShopBack is dedicated to saving members money and time, while delivering delightful experiences with every purchase. The platform also enables merchants and brands to engage with their members in a cost-effective manner.
Founded in 2014, ShopBack now powers over US$4 billion in annual sales for over 20,000 online and in-store partners. Facilitating upwards of half a million transactions daily, ShopBack continues to provide value to both members and merchants through its innovative offerings. Notably, its payment solution, ShopBack Pay, offers members a convenient and rewarding payment option at checkout.
The Role
The VP/Group Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operation and reporting, internal controls, and Treasury and cash management for the group. This role involves leading the group and country controllership teams as well as the shared service center, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Manage group accounting policies
- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the group.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant accounting standards.
- Collaborate with the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team to review and analyze financial reports to provide insights to senior management and the Board.
- Internal Controls and Compliance:
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and manage audit processes.
- Systems and Process Improvement:
- Evaluate and enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Implement best practices in financial reporting and financial operation.
- Leverage technology to streamline financial operations, improve data accuracy and enhance controls and efficiencies
- Treasury and Cash Management:
- Lead the cash management function with experience in optimizing cash
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the finance department and with other business units.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the finance team.
Key Requirements:
- 15+ years of technical accounting expertise, with past experience from a Big 4 accounting firm and commercial business.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Chartered accountant designation in one of the CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent certification required.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, and/or US GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards.
- Experience with financial consolidation and reporting for a high growth global company.
- Experience with finance operations and treasury management.
- Ability to work at all levels (operational, tactical and strategic)
- Ability and track record to operate well in a fast-paced environment with tight timeline
- Excellent communication, people management and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to drive outcomes.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity, initiative and honesty.
Exclusively for ShopBackers
* Hybrid working and work-from-anywhere benefit
* Competitive compensation
* Transparent career progression paths and learning opportunities
* Candid, open and collaborative culture
* Talented and driven teammates across the world
* Fun-filled activities and celebrations all year round
ShopBackers' DNA
Grit - We tackle all challenges head-on, working together to solve problems and achieve success.
Hunger - We value hard work, and having relentless drive.
Speed - We move fast and have a bias for action, all to deliver maximum impact.
Impact - We focus on results, always aiming for the best possible outcomes and timelines.
Growth - We embrace a growth mindset, constantly striving to learn, improve, and excel in our roles.
Exclusively for ShopBackers
Career progression paths and opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.
Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.
Competitive compensation based on your performance.
Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued, for everyone to grow and improve every day.
Work-From-Anywhere benefit to enable you to thrive personally and professionally.
Flow Day Thursday (1-day a week, optional to work from home or office)
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Last updated on Oct 14, 2024