Regional Accountant / Head of Finance

Nutrition Asia Group; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regional Accountant / Head of Finance to lead financial operations across multiple countries. This senior leadership role will involve strategic financial planning, compliance, and risk management, ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly within distribution or retail sectors, and will oversee a team of accountants while reporting directly to senior management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving growth and efficiency across the region.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in accounting, preferably in distribution or retail.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies aligned with regional business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

Overview:

The Regional Accountant / Head of Finance is responsible for managing all financial operations across the company’s businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Australia. This is a senior leadership role, overseeing all financial activities within the region. This position ensures financial strategic planning, reporting, compliance, and risk management to support regional growth and operational excellence. This role will oversee a team of locally based accountants/bookkeepers and will have a matrix reporting structure to both the CEO and in market General Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with regional business objectives.

· Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the region.

· Manage financial reporting, analysis, and performance metrics to provide insights to senior management.

· Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and corporate policies.

· Lead and coordinate regional audit processes and internal control measures.

· Provide financial guidance on large projects, investments, and cost management initiatives.

· Record and manage financial transactions related to business activities cross the region.

· Prepare financial reports on regional sales, expenses, and profitability.

· Work closely with distributors and internal teams to resolve financial discrepancies.

· Analyze regional distribution costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Experience in accounting, preferably within the distribution or retail sectors.

· 8-10 Years working experience preferably in a regional business environment

· Knowledge of accounting principles and regional regulations.

· Proficiency in accounting software preferably Oracle Netsuite

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

· Good communication and organizational abilities.