Executive recruitment firm Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia's Industrial & Engineering Division is partnering with a leading industrial company. Our distinguished client is seeking for a highly capable Director of Finance to lead all financial operations and HR-linked financial governance across the APAC region.
This role serves as a senior member of the leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, strengthening internal controls, and delivering insights to support commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will bring deep regional finance experience, strong business partnering skills, and the ability to manage multi-market finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day finance and accounting activities across the APAC region.
- Oversee month-end closing, consolidated financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis.
- Ensure accurate accruals and integrity of financial records.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, AR/AP cycles, and ensure timely collections and payments.
- Prepare and present cashflow projections, sales forecasts, quarterly outlooks, and annual budgets.
- Manage external auditors, tax submissions, and statutory compliance across APAC markets.
- Lead inventory stock takes and reconciliation activities.
- Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
- Manage banking relationships, account administration, rate matters, and online banking platforms.
- Optimize funds and provide treasury support to operating entities across the region.
- Lead HR-related finance areas including payroll, statutory contributions, and employee benefits.
- Ensure alignment with local labour regulations and internal policies through collaboration with operations teams.
- Support senior management with financial insights, risk assessment, and recommendations for business decisions.
- Partner with leadership on regional finance initiatives, business planning, commercial analysis, and improvement projects.
- Drive continuous enhancement of systems, processes, and reporting standards.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial and HR records.
- Undertake special assignments and projects as directed.
Experience & Technical Competencies
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 10 years progressive finance experience, including senior-level oversight of multi-market operations within APAC.
- Proven capability in cross-border finance, taxation, statutory compliance, and HR-linked financial matters.
- Strong experience working with auditors, tax authorities, and banking partners.
- Proven track-record in financial controls, process improvements, and reporting system enhancements.
- Strong understanding of regional corporate tax, governance frameworks, and financial regulations.
- Familiarity with payroll, benefits, and statutory HR compliance requirements.
- Proficient in ERP systems, financial tools, and advanced Excel.
