Financial Controller

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the worlds largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edges vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the worlds digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.
• Responsibility: We do whats right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will require the candidate to handle end to end finance, accounting and reporting matters including working with stakeholders, internal functions, shareholder representatives, ERP implementation etc. This role will be based in Mumbai, BKC.

Key responsibilities:

Reporting

• Responsible for accounting and book-keeping activities across various GAAPs (IND-AS and IFRS), including monthly book closures, quarterly reporting, direct and indirect tax filings, facilitating statutory and internal audits, monitoring daily cashflows, facilitating bank payments, etc.
• Responsible for setting up detailed systems, processes, procedures and controls relating to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Prepare and review budgets and forecasts for Senior Leadership team, including timely & relevant reporting packages detailing financial & operational KPIs.
• Manage all statutory compliance obligations, including liaising with tax authorities and external auditors.
• Manage budgets and expenditure related to corporate expenditure and capital projects across development and construction work.

Systems, Controls and Process

• Work with Digital Edge Group Finance and IT teams to establish and continue to update DEI on relevant software/ERP and system platforms and oversee the efficient day to day operation on these systems.
• Implement adequate financial controls.
• Working with legal and compliance team, establish an appropriate risk management matrix and reporting.

Finance

• Responsible for supervising daily project finance activities, equity/debt draw downs.
• Manage DEI business and cashflow forecasting.
• Managing multiple banking relationships.

General

• Co-ordinating with tax and accounting advisors, government agencies, auditors etc.
• Provide analytical support to functional groups such as Sales, Marketing, HR, Marketing, & Operations
• Actively champion and comply with policies and procedures related to workplace health & safety, information security, environmental, quality, and energy management systems, incident management, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate:

• Experience: Must be a Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 12 years of Industry experience in the Finance and Accounting function OR must have worked at Big 4 audit firms (in their audit discipline).
• Strong preference for experience in working in a global environment as part of a multinational company.
• Experience in data centers/telecommunications/real estate or digital infrastructure sectors and worked along in development and construction projects is preferred.
• Experience in project finance and raising thirdparty debt is an added advantage.
• Strong core financial reporting skills covering consolidation, financial reporting, management reporting, ICFR and FP&A.
• Must have experience in working with established ERP systems like SAP, Oracle etc. Being part of an ERP implementation team is beneficial.
• A team player willing to be hands on in a dynamic, unstructured and fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and respectful working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deliverables within agreed deadlines.
• Experience in reporting and presenting to multiple stakeholders.
• Process oriented and automation mindset and High level of commercial acumen
• Skillful in building relationships to positively influence decision making.
• Education level: Chartered Accountant
• Certifications/Licenses: None