Head Of Accounting APAC

Medison Pharma; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Accounting APAC to lead accounting activities across the region. This role involves ensuring compliance with corporate standards and managing financial reporting processes. Candidates should have extensive financial leadership experience, a CPA, and be fluent in English, with knowledge of APAC accounting laws. The position is based in Singapore or Australia and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in a leading financial role in multinational companies.
• Extensive experience with managing statutory reporting requirements in APAC.
• Experience with Pharma / Biotech companies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the accounting framework across APAC.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in the financial reporting and closing process.
• Establish and enforce internal controls frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

CPA

Fluent in English

Knowledge of APAC accounting laws

Experience in Pharma/Biotech

Education

CPA with a Big 4 firm experience

Tools

NetSuite ERP Systems

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About The Position

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

About The Position

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead, and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live.

Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 25 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us!

We are hiring a Head of Accounting, APAC with strong leadership skills that will lead our accounting activity in the region, working together with APAC management, FP&A, IT, Treasury, Supply chain, Tax and other functions. This position will be based in Singapore or Australia and will be responsible for all accounting operations aspects, reporting directly to Director of Finance at Medison's corporate headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the accounting framework across APAC, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance with corporate standards.
• Provide accounting & tax compliance support to regional stakeholders.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in the financial reporting and closing process to allow for insight generation to support strategic decision-making.
• Define and align regional financial and operational processes with corporate finance leadership.
• Support APAC and country management in establishing, managing, and reporting on financial flows, ensuring alignment with APAC FP&A, APAC Supply Chain, and corporate guidelines to enhance efficiency in the region.
• Establish and enforce internal controls frameworks, including expense management and travel policies.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead special financial initiatives as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in a leading financial role in multinational companies
• CPA with a Big 4 firm experience - must
• Fluent in English – must – Mandarin and/or Korean - Advantage
• Extensive experience with managing statuary reporting requirements in APAC
• In-depth/working knowledge of local tax, VAT/ GST and CIT requirements and more generally APAC accounting laws, standards and regulations
• Experience with Pharma / Biotech companies - advantage
• Capacity as a regional APAC finance manager position – must
• Acquaintance with NetSuite ERP Systems - Advantage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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