Our Mission
We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
Who We Are
We have backed more than 2,400 companies or 5,000+ entrepreneurs in 75+ countries. Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy. Most significantly, those companies have helped create thousands of jobs and delighted millions of customers all over the world. Because of our global network and expertise, we are in a unique position to build startups ecosystems worldwide.
What We Need
We are looking for an amazing Controller to join our Team as our first Accounting Department hire in Malaysia. You will report to the Controller - Global Operations (US based). This position is remote.
Who You Are
You will work on all aspects of day-to-day accounting for many of our international entities, be responsible for a multitude of projects and gain expertise in entity structuring. You will also act as a cross-functional business partner to the Controller - Global Operations to implement automation and create process improvements to optimize the month-end close and other department initiatives. For avoidance of doubt, this role will not have any fund-accounting responsibilities and prior fund accounting experience is not required.
What You Will Be Doing
- Hands-on operational and technical accounting
- Responsible for managing and supporting the US and international entities' month-end closing process and consolidation
- Taking ownership of the multi-currency consolidation process for both monthly internal management and statutory purposes
- Review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, including multi-currency intercompany reconciliations, consolidations and eliminations
- Calculate and record various allocations
- Identify and help resolve problems affecting accounting records
- Responsible and point of contact for compliance, filings, reports and payment of taxes to meet international requirements.
- Responsible for expense reimbursements and corporate credit card management
- Responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable for the US entities
- Gather data and prepare reports for the annual financial and statutory audits
- Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Ensure timely resolution and escalation of outstanding reconciling items or follow-up questions
- Participate in special projects, including process improvements
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assign
Requirements
- 5+ years related work experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance
- Strong knowledge of accounting concepts and current accounting principles
- Analytical, quantitative and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Attention to detail and high accuracy
- Interpersonal relations: particularly tact, sensitivity, professionalism, confidentiality and diplomacy
- The ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities with a drive to achieve results and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and to use good judgment in decision making
- Strong proficiency with NetSuite and MS Office (Excel + Google Sheets)
- Knowledge of international audit, tax and finance requirements and compliance in APAC is a PLUS
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO plus holidays
- Opportunity to work with phenomenal people around the world