Finn Partners
Finance Director, APAC
Singapore - Full Time
Responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of management finance and accounting for agencies operating in the Asia Pacific region. This includes month-end reporting; overseeing the P&L and balance sheet from subsidiary agencies based in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India and future regional jurisdictions; maintaining strong internal controls, statutory reporting, quarterly budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management; and consolidating the financial reports for regional reporting to the CFO.
Work with the Regional Managing Partner, and subsidiary agencies’ Managing Partners to initiate and monitor budgets, as well as improve profitability and cash flow. Lead a small team of accountants/ bookkeepers based in SG, HK, CN and India. Manage external vendors which provide financial-related services such as accounting, banking and auditing services
Primary Responsibilities
To excel in this role, you will possess:
Work with the Regional Managing Partner, and subsidiary agencies’ Managing Partners to initiate and monitor budgets, as well as improve profitability and cash flow. Lead a small team of accountants/ bookkeepers based in SG, HK, CN and India. Manage external vendors which provide financial-related services such as accounting, banking and auditing services
Primary Responsibilities
- Set up and build strong financial and operational processes for agencies across APAC
- Lead, plan and execute annual budgeting exercise for APAC
- Ensure that weekly forecast is updated on a weekly basis (using our existing forecast system) to accurately reflect all confirmed business
- Advice on budgeting and financial matters to the Managing Partners in charge of subsidiary agencies in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and India
- Track the overall financial health of the agencies
- Work closely with the APAC management team to deliver growth targets
- Own financial budgeting, reporting procedures and deadlines
- Lead a team of internal and external bookkeepers/accountants based in SG, HK, CN and India
- Ensure subsidiary agencies’ financial documents are accurate and adhere to local financial regulations and acceptable financial principles
- Consolidate accounts and deliver them to US parent in the required format
- Ensure that all management reports are submitted on time
- Provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting, with variance analysis and recommendations
- Handle cash management, client collections and banking duties
To excel in this role, you will possess:
- Degree in accountancy or ACCA with at least 5-10 years of relevant experience in a similar function
- Understand financial, regulatory and compliance requirements for Singapore, Hong Kong, China and India
- Proven managerial experience and strong interpersonal and communication skills will be essential
- Familiarity with NetSuite a plus
