Office & Operations Manager APAC

About the role

Appear is seeking a hands‑on Office & Operations Manager to run the day‑to‑day activities of its Singapore office and support regional operations across APAC. The role is practical and detail‑oriented, acting as the local bridge between the Singapore team, the Operations hub in Oslo, and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Manage facilities, office supplies, equipment and vendor relationships for the Singapore office.
• Support local HR tasks such as onboarding, employee documentation, travel and expense processing.
• Coordinate with external accounting, payroll and financial service partners, reviewing their outputs for accuracy.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory and administrative deadlines, flagging issues for escalation.
• Oversee hardware logistics, including customer shipments, freight, customs documentation, GST compliance and returns/RMA handling.
• Serve as the reliable local point of contact for the Singapore team and global headquarters.
• Continuously improve administrative and operational processes as the business scales.

Required profile

• 3–6 years of experience in office management, business operations, administration or operations coordination.
• Proven ability to run the day‑to‑day operations of a small office or regional hub.
• Hands‑on experience with physical product or hardware shipments, freight, customs and import/export procedures.

Required skills