AVP/Finance Director (Regional) - GH

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a finance leader as AVP/Finance Director for regional operations. The candidate will drive strategic financial initiatives, oversee budgeting, and manage stakeholder relations while ensuring compliance in financial reporting. Ideal qualifications include a relevant degree and extensive finance experience, coupled with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CA, or CFA preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of project financing and regional tax/regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term financial planning and capital optimization strategies.
• Oversee budgeting and performance tracking at group and project levels.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Strategy

Project Financing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA, CA, or CFA preferred

Job description

AVP/Finance Director (Regional) - GH

Our Client seeks a finance leader to drive strategy, finance operations, project funding, and growth across regional markets with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to shape and execute financial strategy aligned with business goals.

• Drive long-term financial planning, capital structure optimization, and funding strategies (e.g., project financing, intercompany loans, equity partnerships).

• Support expansion into new markets and projects through investment analysis, feasibility studies, and financial modeling.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking at group and project levels.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting (IFRS/GAAP), consolidation, and statutory submissions.

• Implement and maintain internal controls, risk management, and treasury policies.

• Structure and manage project financing arrangements, including loans, JV structures, and investor agreements.

• Monitor cash flow planning and working capital for ongoing development projects.

• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and capital partners to secure and manage funding.

• Work closely with the SEA MD, Board, and investors to communicate financial performance and forecasts.

• Support investor due diligence, reporting, and valuation exercises.

• Engage in potential REIT listings, capital raisings, or corporate restructuring as needed.

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team

• Oversee implementation of ERP and finance systems for scalability and efficiency.

• Drive automation and digitization in reporting and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CA, or CFA preferred.

• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Good to have experience in real estate development, infrastructure, or logistics/industrial property sectors.

• Strong understanding of project financing, intercompany loan structures, and regional tax/regulatory environments.

• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, strong investor relations and hands-on execution ability.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Office Location: Central, Singapore

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to [e-mail] (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

PeopleSearch Pte Ltd

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