The Company
We are partnering with a leading European multinational (industrial manufacturer) with a strong and growing presence across Asia Pacific. As part of its initiatives to strengthen regional operations and integrate AI into day-to-day work, the organisation is seeking a forward-thinking Regional Finance Manager to lead its regional accounting operations across Southeast Asia and Australia.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Regional Finance, you will lead a team of three within the Regional Shared Service Centre. Your primary responsibility is to oversee finance and accounting operations, month-end closing and corporate reporting across the region.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading the Shared Service Centre supporting Southeast Asia and Australia
Overseeing month-end closing, account reconciliations, accounting schedules and corporate reporting
Ensuring compliance with IFRS, local accounting standards, statutory requirements and corporate policies
Managing internal and external audits and statutory reporting requirements
Acting as the Regional Key User and Process Owner for General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Serving as the regional escalation point for accounting process and system issues
Driving process harmonisation, standardisation, automation and the adoption of AI-enabled ways of working
Leading regional finance projects involving system implementation, process improvement, testing and change management
Providing functional guidance on master data, posting logic, reconciliations, payments, billing, collections and closing activities
Supporting regional tax matters, including tax compliance, transfer pricing and coordination with internal and external tax specialists
Overseeing cash-flow forecasting and foreign-exchange exposure, including recommending appropriate hedging where required
Coaching the team and partnering with regional, country and corporate stakeholders on finance initiatives
Your Profile
Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification, such as CPA or CA
At least 8–10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably supporting multiple countries or within a regional or shared-service environment
Strong hands-on accounting knowledge across General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Solid experience in finance operations, month-end closing, corporate reporting, reconciliations, intercompany accounting and internal controls
Strong ERP knowledge and SAP experience; regional key-user or process-owner experience would be advantageous
Proven project experience involving finance systems, process improvement, automation, implementation, testing or change management
Exposure to tax compliance and transfer pricing, together with experience in cash-flow forecasting and foreign-exchange hedging
Progressive and open-minded, with the ability to embrace new ideas, challenge existing practices constructively and champion new ways of working
Genuine interest in leveraging technology and AI to improve finance processes, efficiency and decision-making
Strong ownership and execution mindset, with the ability to translate ideas into practical and sustainable improvements
Effective people manager and business partner who can engage stakeholders across countries and functions
Comfortable operating within a matrix environment, managing tight timelines and travelling when required
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