Head of Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a global shared services strategy, ensuring APAC operations are fully integrated with worldwide finance processes.
• Standardise and centralise accounting practices across regions to deliver consistency, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transactional accounting functions (AP, AR, FA, G&A, GL) and ensure compliance with IFRS, SOX, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements.
• Act as lead contact for APAC audits, while coordinating with global audit teams to ensure readiness and alignment.
• Build and lead a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, inclusivity, and career development.
• Collaborate with global finance, procurement, IT, treasury, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and effective communication across regions.
• Monitor and report on global KPIs, including DSO reduction, cash application accuracy, and audit performance metrics.
• Support global initiatives such as process harmonisation, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management of financial data across multiple entities.

Qualification & Requirements

• 15+ years of professional accounting experience, including at least 5 years in shared services leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven experience managing large teams and complex, multi‑country operations.
• Background in both public accounting and corporate accounting.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, with the ability to balance operational oversight and strategic leadership.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, global environment with competing priorities.

Benefits

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