Regional Head of Accounting (SEA) - Manufacturing

About the role

A well-established global industrial and manufacturing business is strengthening its finance leadership team in the Asia-Pacific region and is looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee Southeast Asia accounting operations, controls and compliance. Reporting to the APAC Finance Director, the role leads accounting, governance and compliance across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and reporting across Southeast Asia entities
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory reporting requirements and local regulatory obligations
• Strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes
• Manage external audits, statutory audits and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead and develop regional accounting teams while driving consistency in processes and reporting standards
• Partner with finance leadership and country stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness and financial governance
• Support finance transformation, systems improvements and automation projects

Required profile

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory)
• 10+ years of accounting, finance controllership or accounting leadership experience
• Proven experience managing regional accounting or finance teams across multiple countries
• Demonstrated experience building governance, compliance and internal controls environments
• Experience managing external audits, tax compliance and regulatory requirements
• Hands-on leadership style with strong stakeholder management
• Availability within a short notice period is highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, statutory compliance and audit processes
• Advantageous: experience with SAP and Hyperion reporting systems

What we offer

• Regional leadership role with broad Southeast Asia exposure
• High visibility position partnering closely with senior regional finance leaders
• Exposure to business transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborative multinational environment with strong career development opportunities