Chief Finance Manager

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced and proactive Chief Finance Manager to oversee Finance & Accounts and General Administration functions across regional offices in Singapore, India, and Thailand, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and compliance with Japan Headquarters.

Responsibilities

Finance & Accounts

• Manage financial operations, accounting processes, and reporting for regional offices to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to support strategic financial planning
• Conduct financial analysis to inform decision-making and improve financial performance
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and financial service providers to maintain transparency and regulatory adherence

Regional Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between Japan Headquarters and regional offices to facilitate seamless communication
• Coordinate regional reporting, management updates, and business communications to align stakeholders
• Support cross-border projects by aligning corporate policies and procedures across regions

Required competencies and certifications

• Native-level proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written) to effectively communicate and manage business correspondence with Japan Headquarters and Japanese-speaking stakeholders
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, to collaborate across multicultural teams

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in finance and administration functions
• Experience managing multi-country or regional operations
• Strong understanding of accounting and corporate administration principles
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and multicultural environment