ASM

semiconductor equipment

ControllerI,InventoryBusinessControl

singapore
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Controller I, Inventory Business Control at ASM. Skills: inventory accounting, cost control, internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, ERP systems (SAP), Power BI, Excel, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills. ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting. supporting month-end and quarter-end closing activities”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting; ensures that inventory is accurately valued; that excess and obsolescence risks are proactively identified and reserved; that freight and logistics costs are tightly controlled; that working capital is continuously optimized; ensure compliance with corporate governance and audit requirements; ensure inventory accuracy and SOX compliance; ensure proper accounting treatment for inventory receipts, transfers, returns, scraps, and adjustments in compliance with IFRS and company policy; ensure accuracy of inventory-related impacts; Ensure resolution of SLOC aging items; Ensure MRB (Material Review Board) reviews in place; Identify and mitigate upcoming inventory discrepancies; Maintain and continuously strengthen SOX controls over inventor; Support internal and external audits related to inventory valuation, E&O reserve adequacy; Drive process improvements in inventory reporting, reconciliation, and controls; enhance data accuracy and efficiency

Industry & Context.

semiconductor equipment
Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CPA or CMA understanding of inventory accounting and cost control, Minimum 6 years of finance/controlling experience, relevant experience in manufacturing finance roles, Knowledge of internal controls and compliance (GRC, audit), Experience with ERP systems (SAP) in a manufacturing context, advanced Excel and financial modeling, Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams in fast-moving, technology-driven organizations, Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic industry

Nice to Have

Semi-conductor industry experience or a similar high technology environment

What You'll Do.

ensuring the integrity

and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting

supporting month-end and quarter-end closing activities

driving inventory controls

partnering with Business Units (BU) and Operations

ensuring compliance with corporate governance and audit requirements

accurately valuing inventory

proactively identifying and reserving for excess and obsolescence risks

tightly controlling freight and logistics costs

continuously optimizing working capital

performing monthly inventory reconciliation between ASM SAP systems

resolving discrepancies

consolidating reporting in Power BI

monitoring and managing Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory

coordinating with BU Teams on status updates

ensuring timely closure/TECO of WBS items

consolidating WIP files

supporting Legal Entity (LE) review

managing IA & Scrap reporting

extracting reports for Logistics validation

performing posting checks in SAP S/4

ensuring proper utilization of Excess & Obsolete (E&O) provisions

consolidating data in BlackLine

performing review and validation of GSN and IA submissions in SAP

managing cycle count and physical inventory count programs

ensuring proper accounting treatment for inventory receipts

preparing and posting journal entries

conducting P&L review

preparing monthly reporting slides

supporting BU Finance requests

driving actions in inventory integrity meetings

ensuring resolution of SLOC aging items

performing reconciliation on MBLB

ensuring MRB (Material Review Board) reviews are in place

identifying and mitigating upcoming inventory discrepancies

consolidating and reviewing E&O provisions

preparing PBI reports

supporting (FCF) self-assessment and GRC uploads

preparing corporate reporting submissions

maintaining and continuously strengthening SOX controls over inventory

supporting internal and external audits related to inventory valuation

handling ad hoc inventory-related requests

driving process improvements in inventory reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partners with Business Units (BU) and Operations; partners closely with Manufacturing Finance, Procurement Finance, and FP&A; Consolidate reporting in Power BI (PBI) and review with the Inventory Planning Team; Coordinate with BU Teams on status updates; Support BU Finance requests; Drive actions in inventory integrity meetings; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Logistics, Operations)

Communication Scope

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights

Full Job Description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. Job's mission Controller 1, Inventory Business Control is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of inventory accounting and reporting. The role supports month-end and quarter-end closing activities, drives inventory controls, partners with Business Units (BU) and Operations, and ensures compliance with corporate governance and audit requirements. In the semiconductor equipment industry, where component lead times can span months, inventory values are substantial, and logistics networks span multiple continents, this role provides essential financial rigor. The role ensures that inventory is accurately valued, that excess and obsolescence risks are proactively identified and reserved, that freight and logistics costs are tightly controlled, and that working capital is continuously optimized. The role partners closely with Manufacturing Finance, Procurement Finance, and FP&A to deliver integrated financial insight across the supply chain. What you will be working on Perform monthly inventory reconciliation between ASM SAP systems, including Finished Goods (FG). Analyze variances by reconciling Difference Analyzer with Inventory Overview reports and resolve discrepancies timely. Consolidate reporting in Power BI (PBI) and review with the Inventory Planning Team. M

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