About the Role:
This is a pivotal leadership role that combines strategic oversight of corporate services with financial governance. The position demands a logical thinker with exceptional leadership skills, a passion for excellence, and a strong desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will create significant impact by driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement for the South East Asia Region ( Vietnam, Cambodia & Indonesia)
What You'll Do:
Statutory & Financial Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory and management reporting, including full set of accounts and consolidation.
- Review and validate reconciliations for Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss items with precision.
- Guarantee compliance with tax regulations, statutory filings, audits, and internal control requirements (e.g., banking and chop usage policy, code of business conduct).
- Manage cash flow effectively: liaise with Regional/Corporate teams on funding requirements, prepare consolidated cash flow projections, and oversee banking matters.
- Partner with Corporate Treasury, Legal, and Tax departments to drive strategic initiatives.
Planning, Analysis & Operations
- Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting for operating expenses and Capex requirements.
- Deliver insightful variance analysis and commentary to support decision-making.
- Align financial planning with business strategies, developing good business case, incorporating initiative impacts into budgets and forecasts.
- Identify cost drivers and trends to establish realistic P&L targets and performance measurements.
- Collaborate with business partners to analyze deviations and implement corrective actions.
Cost & Process Re-engineering
- Drive continuous process improvement and cost efficiency initiatives to simplify operations and enhance productivity.
- Implement control changes aligned with Supply Chain strategy to strengthen governance.
Office Facilities & Administration
- Lead and inspire administrative teams to deliver a comprehensive range of office services, including reception, mailroom operations, office supplies, event management, and facilities support.
- Manage outsourced service providers &travel agents, ensuring strict adherence to service level agreements and performance standards supporting what is required for the business
- Oversee procurement budgets and negotiate service contracts to achieve cost optimization and superior service delivery.
- Drive high-impact projects such as office renovations, relocations, lease negotiations, and corporate security initiatives.
- Act as custodian for office fixed assets and equipment inventory, ensuring accountability and efficiency.
- Review and implement robust policies and procedures, including procurement, office lease, and corporate security to establish regional best practices.
- Lead and execute the local Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to safeguard operations.
- Champion talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Who You Are:
- Logical and Strategic Thinking with strong finance acumen: Ability to analyze complex situations, make sound decisions, and develop actionable strategies.
- Strong Leadership: Proven capability to inspire teams, build talent, and lead change with confidence and clarity.
- Impact-Driven Mindset: Eager to create meaningful improvements that deliver measurable results for the company.
- Exceptional project management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Expertise in office administration, knowledge of SOX compliance with previous audit background are definitely an advantage.
Other requirements:
- Minimum 1015 years of relevant experience in finance, statutory reporting, and corporate services.
- At least 57 years in a leadership role, managing multi-functional teams in a region (finance, administration, facilities).
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Project Management Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is highly valued.
- Hands on experience with ERP systems ( SAP, Oracle). Strong command of Excel and BI tools.
