Effective financial control is the bedrock of reliable reporting, sound strategic decision-making, and sustainable business growth. As a company scales, it faces increasing transaction volumes, more complex reporting demands, and greater scrutiny from boards, lenders, and investors. Zetland's Financial Controlling service provides your business with the expertise and discipline of a seasoned financial controller without the need to add a senior executive to your fixed headcount. We embed a professional cadence and a robust governance framework into your finance function, transforming it from a simple bookkeeping department into a strategic business partner. Our service includes the implementation of rigorous month-end close calendars, the preparation of detailed balance sheet reconciliations, in-depth variance analysis, and the creation of insightful Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards. We take the lead in your budgeting and forecasting processes, providing management with a clear and forward-looking view of financial performance and cash flow. Our approach also strengthens the segregation of duties, formalises approval workflows, and ensures that accounting policies are applied consistently across all entities and reporting periods. The result is a faster, more accurate financial close, a significant reduction in unexpected financial surprises, and the delivery of decision-ready information that empowers your leadership team. This service is particularly suited to ambitious SMEs, high-growth companies, and the Asian subsidiaries of international groups that require mature financial controls and scalable processes to support their continued success.
In the competitive Hong Kong market, robust financial control is essential for steering growth and ensuring compliance. Our outsourced financial controller service in Hong Kong provides businesses with the high-level expertise needed to navigate this complex environment. We establish a disciplined month-end closing process, complete with strict calendars, cut-off procedures, and the preparation of all necessary accruals. Our team conducts thorough reconciliations for all key balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and leases, ensuring the integrity of your financial data. We go beyond basic reporting to deliver insightful performance analysis. This includes the preparation of detailed management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) with comprehensive variance analysis against budget and prior periods. We also develop and monitor key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards to provide a clear view of business health. A key focus of our service is proactive cash and working capital management. We implement 13-week rolling cash forecasts, establish a cadence for collections, and provide analysis to optimise supplier terms and inventory levels. We also work with you to document and implement robust financial policies and controls, such as maker-checker protocols for payments and role-based approval workflows, which strengthen governance and reduce risk. Our meticulous approach ensures that your company is always audit-ready. We maintain a clear audit trail and prepare detailed lead schedules and supporting documentation for all HKFRS disclosures, which streamlines the annual audit process and reduces associated costs. The outcome is a finance function that delivers decision-ready information, faster and cleaner closes, and enhanced cash visibility, providing the strong financial governance needed to support financing and strategic growth.
Singapore's well-regulated business environment demands a high degree of financial discipline and transparency. Our financial controller services in Singapore are designed to meet these exacting standards, providing businesses with the robust financial management needed to thrive. For companies with multi-entity structures, a common feature in Singapore, we specialise in producing consolidated management packs that offer a clear and consistent view of both individual entity and overall group performance. We ensure that all reporting is aligned with the relevant Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS or SFRS(I)). Our service is built around a forward-looking approach to financial planning. We lead the annual budgeting process and facilitate quarterly reforecasts, using driver-based models and scenario planning to help you anticipate challenges and seize opportunities. We also work to strengthen your internal control framework by developing and documenting clear approval matrices, implementing robust purchasing controls, and establishing formal expense policies. This enhances governance and ensures that resources are deployed effectively. A critical component of our service is managing the interface with Singapore's tax authorities. We implement processes that ensure a smooth reconciliation between your management accounts and your Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) and corporate tax filings with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). To transform your financial data into actionable insights, we develop and track KPIs that are tailored to your specific industry and business model, providing trend analysis and cohort analysis where relevant. The result is a more efficient and scalable finance operation, investor-ready reporting that withstands the most rigorous scrutiny, and a more strategic approach to financial planning that supports long-term, sustainable growth.
The financial landscape in Mainland China is characterised by its unique regulatory requirements and the critical importance of the Golden Tax System. Our Shanghai-based financial controllers provide the essential expertise to navigate this environment successfully. A key focus of our service is ensuring impeccable ledger hygiene. We conduct routine and rigorous reconciliations to tie out the underlying accounting vouchers, fapiao (official invoices), VAT returns, and the general ledger, which is fundamental for local compliance. We provide management with enhanced visibility into the key drivers of profitability. This includes detailed analysis of product and customer margins, landed cost calculations for imported goods, and tracking of variances against budget. This level of insight is crucial for making informed pricing and operational decisions in the competitive Chinese market. Effective cash management in China requires a deep understanding of the regulations enforced by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). Our team implements robust cash forecasting processes that reflect these cross-border considerations and establishes stringent payment approval workflows to ensure tight control over disbursements. For multinational groups, we expertly manage the alignment of local reporting with group requirements. We create a clear mapping from Chinese Accounting Standards (CAS) to your group's GAAP, supported by detailed adjustment registers and fully bilingual management packs for transparency. We also establish a compliance cadence that integrates the month-end financial close with the various tax filing cycles, ensuring that all deadlines are met without fail. Our service delivers the peace of mind that comes from knowing your Chinese operations are supported by rigorous documentation suitable for any inspection or audit, a reduced risk profile due to the early detection of anomalies, and a transparent flow of reliable information for both local management and group headquarters.
Zetland Fiduciary Group operates a global network of offices to support clients across key international financial hubs. Whether you are seeking guidance on company formation, trust administration, accounting, or cross-border transactions, our local experts in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and London are ready to assist.
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