Regional Finance Leader, SSC

Our client is a reputable multinational manufacturer with an established footprint across Asia. As part of its continued growth, the organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee regional finance operations and contribute to strategic business initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 -5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing finance policies, workflows, controls, and operating procedures across multiple legal entities in Southeast Asia.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and finance applications, with experience in driving system optimisation and process automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
• Experience working with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong project management and change management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing organisation.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build, coach, and develop a small, high-performing finance team.

Shared Services Set-up & Transformation

• Design and implement standardized finance processes, policies, and internal controls across all supported entities.
• Lead transition activities, including process migration from local finance teams into the shared services environment.
• Develop and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and reporting dashboards to measure service delivery performance.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, automation, and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.

Financial Operations

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including
• General Ledger (GL)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Fixed Assets
• Intercompany transactions
• Bank reconciliations
• Costing
• Month-end and year-end closing
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with corporate policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authority, financial policies, and internal control requirements.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements across Southeast Asia entities.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory audits, tax reporting, GST/VAT/ SST filings, e-Invoice requirements and other regulatory obligations.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and local finance teams to ensure compliance with country-specific requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary process or policy changes.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and standardize finance processes.
• Collaborate with Finance Systems and IT teams to optimize ERP systems and reporting capabilities.
• Lead implementation of finance technologies and digital initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Promote best practices, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the shared services organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for finance shared services across Southeast Asia.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on operational performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

People Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing shared services team.
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management initiatives to support organizational transformation.