Finance Director – Shipping – Singapore

Arcadian Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious shipping company headquartered in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional for a director or CFO role. This position entails overseeing all finance operations in Asia and managing banking facilities while ensuring compliance with documentation. Candidates should possess at least 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the shipping or trading industry. Strong leadership skills and expertise in risk management are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance, preferably in the shipping or trading industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance matters in Asia.
• Manage banking facilities and ensure compliance with trade documentation.
• Lead M&A activities and integrate companies.
• Oversee capital and cash management.

Skills

Finance management

Risk management

Team leadership

M&A activities

Job description

• Reputable listed MNC Shipping company with Global Outreach
• Exposure to Finance operations across whole business
• Dynamic Role with growth potential

The Position

Our client is a well-established shipping company and is seeking an experienced and seasoned finance professional particularly as a director or CFO level. Our client is a global shipping company headquartered in Singapore. The ideal background of the candidate would be someone who has experience coming from the shipping industry, trading house environment or financial services industry.

The Requirements

• Responsible for all finance matters in Asia including credit, treasury, accounting, controlling, tax, structured trade finance, risk management and internal audit.
• Responsible for management of all banking facilities granted by principal bankers. Ensuretradeproduct documentation comply with sales contract.
• Involved in M&A activities such as advisories, evaluation, negotiation and structuring approving deals and integrating companies.
• Responsible for all capital and cash management including FX management and balance sheet management.
• Led by example in building a good corporate brand name with existing working relationships, banks, financial institutions and internal or external stakeholders.
• Able to manage a small team of accounting professionals and plan coach them effectively.
• Working knowledge of the shipping industry will be preferred.
• Should have between at least 10+ years working experience