Finance Director (Confidential)

This role is responsible for building and strengthening finance infrastructure across local entities, while ensuring stable and compliant execution of core finance functions, including treasury, accounting, tax, budgeting, asset management, and internal controls.
The position plays a key role in establishing standardized finance operations and supporting long-term business stability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Infrastructure & Governance

• Establish and localize group-level finance policies, guidelines, and internal regulations to fit local operations

• Design and implement standardized finance processes and SOPs to improve consistency and efficiency

• Enhance organizational effectiveness within the finance team and ensure stable day-to-day operations

• Lead ERP system implementation and post-go-live stabilization, ensuring smooth adoption and system governance

2. Core Finance Operations Management

Treasury & Cash Management

• Plan and manage annual cash inflow and outflow forecasts

• Oversee daily and ad-hoc payments, payroll disbursements, and treasury approval workflows

• Review daily treasury reports and ensure proper authorization controls

• Manage bank accounts, including account opening/closure and online banking access controls

• Oversee corporate card setup, usage monitoring, and policy compliance

Accounting & Reporting

• Take overall ownership of monthly and annual closing schedules

• Coordinate with external auditors and accounting advisors on audits and advisory matters

• Prepare and monitor cash flow reports, including projected cash positions and transaction details

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee calculation and filing of corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes

• Manage responses to tax and customs audits, including appeals and regulatory inquiries

• Review and monitor transfer pricing arrangements and related documentation

Budgeting & Performance Management

• Lead annual budgeting processes across departments

• Conduct budget variance analysis and provide management reporting

Asset Management

• Plan and conduct periodic physical asset verification and reporting

• Establish and maintain asset management standards, including account mapping and asset tracking controls

Internal Controls

• Develop annual roadmaps for internal control frameworks

• Oversee assessment, testing, and reporting of control design and operating effectiveness on a regular basis

Qualifications

Experience

• Extensive experience in finance, accounting, and tax functions, ideally within complex or multi-entity environments

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs

• Solid understanding of financial operations, compliance, and risk management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle parallel tasks effectively

Personal Attributes

• Open-minded and comfortable working in multicultural environments

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

• Equivalent professional experience will also be considered