Head of Financial Control & Accounting, APAC

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• Set and oversee regional accounting and closing governance across APAC entities, including monthly reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts, audits and intercompany reconciliation.
• Define and monitor the regional financial‑control framework, conduct 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.
• Provide the APAC CFO and senior management with analysis, scenario assessment, recommendations and early warning on financial, accounting and operational risks.
• 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.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business or 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 judgments.
• Proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary, multi‑location teams in a matrix organization.

Required skills

• IFRS/GAAP
• Consolidation
• Statutory reporting
• Audit
• Internal control
• Finance systems
• Data and reporting tools

What we offer

• 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.