Finance Manager (Regional / PRC & SEA Focus)
About the Company
Our client is a highly reputable, expanding international organization with a solid presence across the Asia-Pacific region. Known for their collaborative work culture, operational excellence, and strong market positioning, they are currently seeking a high-caliber and proactive Finance Manager to oversee their regional financial structures, focusing specifically on market operations in the PRC and Southeast Asia (SEA). The role will require business travel
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting: Oversee end-to-end financial reporting, monthly closing, and performance analysis for designated entities across the PRC and SEA regions, ensuring strict compliance with HKFRS, IFRS, and local statutory laws.
Business Partnering: Act as a key strategic partner to local country managers and regional stakeholders, delivering commercially minded financial insights to drive regional business performance and growth initiatives.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting processes, quarterly forecasting cycles, and variance analysis to track regional cost control and efficiency.
Cross-Border Treasury & Tax: Manage localized cash flows, fund movements, banking relationships, and tax planning frameworks (including corporate income tax and VAT adjustments) specific to PRC and SEA jurisdictions.
Internal Control & Travel: Undertake occasional business travel (approximately 20%) to the PRC and Southeast Asia locations to conduct internal operational audits, optimize processes, establish robust governance, and build strong connections with on-the-ground finance teams.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualification (CPA / ACCA or equivalent) is highly advantageous.
Minimum of 6–8 years of robust accounting and corporate financial management experience, ideally gained within a regional capacity or dealing extensively with cross-border entities.
Familiarity with the distinct accounting standards, tax practices, and business landscapes of the PRC and/or various SEA countries (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia).
Excellent command of spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin to effectively communicate with diverse regional offices and corporate stakeholders.
Willingness and flexibility to travel occasionally within the region to align financial practices and support local operations.
A proactive, analytical, and highly structured mindset with the capability to manage tight deadlines independently.
