As a Regional Finance & Accounting Lead, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Finance Department and be accountable for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across the company’s regional business units. You will plan, direct, and coordinate financial activities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. You will drive performance improvements through effective processes, strategies, and team leadership, while managing shared services to deliver high‑quality finance support.
What You’ll Do and How You’ll Succeed
Accounts & Operations
- Oversee accounting operations, policy development, and compliance.
- Manage finance services and facilitate communication across teams.
- Supervise the finance team and handle key accounts matters.
- Prepare and analyse accurate financial and management reports.
- Monitor billing, collections, expenses, and related processes.
- Review project records, contracts, and financial documentation.
- Close full sets of accounts and consolidate subsidiaries.
- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and authorities.
- Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Track budget vs. actuals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Support strategic financial planning and provide advisory input.
Taxation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with taxation laws and propose optimisations.
- Apply tax knowledge to transactions and strategic planning.
- Maintain expertise in accounting, taxation, and consolidation.
- Collaborate effectively with multicultural teams and stakeholders.
Internal Controls & Process Improvements
- Drive continuous process efficiencies and system improvements.
- Align financial processes and policies with organisational goals.
- Maintain secure and accurate financial records.
- Enforce adherence to company financial policies and guidelines.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a multicultural regional finance team.
- Deliver proactive analysis and solutions to support business decisions.
- Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting timeliness.
We’d Love to Hear From You If…
Experience
- You have a degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or an MBA/CPA certification.
- You have 10+ years of professional experience in Finance.
- You have strong CPA knowledge with solid exposure to regional accounting work.
- You have prior experience in an IT Consulting/Services company (advantageous).
Technical Expertise
- You are advanced in MS Excel and accounting software.
- You are proficient in preparing and consolidating full sets of accounts.
- You understand taxation, compliance, and consolidation requirements.
- You have strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ways of Working
- You are an effective team player who fosters collaboration and problem‑solving with a hands‑on approach.
- You take accountability for individual and team objectives, ensuring goal achievement.
- You demonstrate strong critical thinking, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
- You excel at planning, organising, and delegating.
- You communicate clearly and manage conflicts effectively.
- You demonstrate maturity, adaptability, and sound judgment in engaging with stakeholders.
- You earn respect through expertise, experience, and knowledge.
- You thrive in a fast‑paced, shared‑responsibility environment.
- You manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities.