Head of Financial Control & Accounting, APAC

CMA CGM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Regional exposure

Career growth

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Head of Financial Control & Accounting, APAC to lead financial control, accounting and reporting across the region from our Singapore Regional Office. You will partner with the APAC CFO and senior management to drive disciplined closing, robust controls and consistent accounting practices across multiple entities.

The role requires 15+ years in finance, strong IFRS/GAAP expertise, and a proven track record coordinating cross-country teams within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent).
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience in large international groups.
• Deep IFRS/GAAP, consolidation, statutory reporting and audits.
• Experience leading multi-location teams in a matrix organization.
• Experience in finance projects and operating-model change across countries.

Responsibilities

• Set and oversee regional accounting and closing governance across APAC entities.
• Ensure consistent application of Group accounting policies with clear documentation.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for Singapore entities.
• Define and monitor the regional financial-control framework with risk assessments.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Country CFOs.
• Contribute to the APAC finance transformation agenda.
• Provide CFO and senior management with analysis and early risk warnings.
• Chair regional finance governance forums with Country CFOs.
• Lead or support finance workstreams for M&A, integrations and financing.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance organization.

Skills

IFRS/GAAP expertise

Consolidation & statutory reporting

Leadership of cross-location teams

Communication with CFOs

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Head of Financial Control & Accounting, APAC to lead financial control, accounting and reporting across the region from our Singapore Regional Office. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, APAC, this role acts as a principal finance partner to the APAC CFO and senior management, driving disciplined closing, robust controls and consistent accounting practices across a complex, multi-entity organization, while also contributing to broader regional finance improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and oversee regional accounting and closing governance across APAC entities, including monthly reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts, audits and intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure consistent application of Group accounting policies and applicable standards, with clear documentation and timely resolution of complex accounting issues.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for Singapore entities.
• Define and monitor the regional financial-control framework, including risk assessments, control testing and remediation plans.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and Country CFOs to address control deficiencies and regulatory risks.
• Contribute to the APAC finance transformation agenda
• Provide the APAC CFO and senior management with clear analysis, scenario assessment, recommendations and early warning on financial, accounting and operational risks.
• Chair regional finance governance forums with Country CFOs and represent the function in management meetings.
• Lead or support finance workstreams for M&A, integrations, legal-entity changes, financing and other strategic initiatives.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing, finance organization spanning Financial Control, SG&A Control, and Group Consolidation & Reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent).
• At least 15 years of progressive finance experience, ideally combining external audit with senior corporate roles in a large, complex international group.
• Deep expertise in IFRS/GAAP, consolidation, statutory reporting, audit, internal control and complex accounting judgements.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary, multi-location teams and senior managers in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated success leading complex finance projects and operating-model change across countries, GBS and Shared Service Centres.
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills, with the ability to advise CFOs and senior management and translate technical topics into decisions.
• Excellent project governance, problem-solving, analytical, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strong command of finance systems, data and reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel across APAC as required.

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.