Group Finance Director (Shipping/Maritime)

Caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Singapore seeks a Group Finance Director to oversee group reporting, governance, and compliance. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial statements, maintain internal controls, and manage relationships with auditors and regulators. A professional qualification and over 12 years of finance experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of finance and accounting experience, including group level controllership and consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, and internal controls.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable driving process improvements and systems upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks.

Skills

IFRS compliance

Statutory reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Financial consolidation

Education

Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading multinational in their sector is seeking a Group Finance Director to oversee group reporting, governance, and compliance. This role is central to ensuring accurate consolidation, strong internal controls, and statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks across the group.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory obligations across all jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators to ensure smooth audits and filings.
• Standardise accounting processes and reporting practices across subsidiaries to drive consistency.
• Oversee statutory reporting for local entities and alignment with group-level consolidation.
• Support risk management initiatives and compliance monitoring at the group level.
• Implement and enhance ERP systems, reporting tools, and processes to improve transparency and control.
• Provide leadership, training, and development to the finance team, fostering accountability and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 12+ years of finance and accounting experience, including group level controllership and consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, and internal controls.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable driving process improvements and systems upgrades.