SEA Finance Manager

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced SEA Finance Manager to lead finance operations across Southeast Asia. This role involves overseeing accounting, reporting, and compliance while managing a regional finance team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in finance roles, strong multinational exposure, and technical proficiency in US GAAP / IFRS. Additionally, leadership and stakeholder communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in senior finance or accounting roles.
• Strong background in multinational environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for multiple SEA entities.
• Manage compliance with regional tax requirements.
• Provide financial insights to support SEA management.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Multinational exposure

Stakeholder communication

Technical expertise in US GAAP / IFRS

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

OneStream

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced SEA Finance Manager to lead regional finance operations across Southeast Asia. This role oversees accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial governance, with strong emphasis on leadership, technical expertise, and multinational exposure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance (Core Focus)

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for multiple SEA entities

• Ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP / IFRS and local GAAP

• Manage compliance with regional tax requirements (CIT, GST/VAT, annual tax filings)

• Work with internal teams and external consultants on tax submissions (no tax planning required)

• Lead statutory audits and ensure strong internal controls across the region

2. Business Partnering & FP&A (High-Level Involvement)

• Provide financial insights to support SEA management on operational and strategic decisions

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Support evaluation of capex projects and business initiatives

• Identify financial risks/opportunities and propose mitigation actions

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and develop a regional finance team

• Oversee recruitment, coaching, and performance culture

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, compliance, and systems

4. Regional Projects

• Support entity establishment (e.g., Vietnam) including systems, processes, and team setup

• Assist in small-scale integrations or office consolidations when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (mandatory; certifications like CPA/ACCA/MIA are an advantage)

• 10+ years’ experience in senior finance or accounting roles

• Strong background in multinational environments (US MNC exposure preferred)

• Proven experience managing teams of 5+ within a regional or multi-entity setup

• Strong technical foundation in US GAAP / IFRS, SEA tax and compliance (SG & MY required; Vietnam exposure a plus)

• Experience handling audit, compliance, tax filings, and cross-border finance operations

• Proficient with SAP (must-have); exposure to financial reporting tools such as Hyperion or OneStream is a plus

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder communication, and decision-making skills

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong accounting and compliance backbone

• Confident in handling diverse regulatory requirements across SEA

• Experienced in managing finance teams and influencing senior stakeholders

• Hands‑on, independent, and solutions‑driven

• Comfortable navigating both day‑to‑day operations and higher‑level strategy