Finance Director

Job Description : FINANCE DIRECTOR THAILAND An exceptional opportunity awaits for an experienced Finance Director Shared Services to join a thriving organisation based in the heart of Bangkok’s CBD. This pivotal role offers you the chance to oversee and elevate a high-performing shared service accounting team, supporting global operations across three continents. You will be at the forefront of ensuring rigorous financial compliance, driving operational excellence, and nurturing a culture of ongoing talent development. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where your expertise in financial management and people leadership will be highly valued. With flexible working opportunities and a focus on professional growth, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multinational environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact. * Play a key role in shaping global accounting processes and standards across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and Thai GAAP while maintaining robust internal controls. * Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse finance team, cultivating an environment that values feedback, recognition, and continuous learning to support both individual and organisational growth. * Enjoy the benefits of working in a central Bangkok location with flexible working opportunities, access to training programmes, and the chance to collaborate with international teams on strategic initiatives. What you'll do: As Finance Director Shared Services based in Bangkok CBD, you will play an instrumental role in guiding the shared service accounting function through periods of growth and transformation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve overseeing complex global accounting operations while ensuring strict adherence to international standards. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams both locally and internationally to streamline processes and implement best practices. By building strong relationships with internal stakeholders—including Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing—and external partners such as auditors, you will help maintain high levels of accuracy in all financial reporting. Your commitment to developing your team through mentorship and ongoing feedback will be crucial in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Success in this role means not only delivering on core financial responsibilities but also championing continuous improvement initiatives that support long-term business objectives. * Direct and supervise the Shared-Service Accounting Team at the Thailand site to deliver comprehensive global accounting activities and manage financial transaction processes spanning three continents. * Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures as well as account reconciliations, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy throughout. * Take responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance of statutory accounting requirements in Thailand, including preparation and submission of financial statements, VAT filings, withholding taxes, and corporate income tax returns. * Collaborate closely with the Corporate Finance Team to drive the implementation of financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and lead change initiatives aimed at operational improvement. * Manage annual audits and quarterly review processes by coordinating effectively with both internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure seamless execution. * Recruit, train, mentor, and retain top talent within the accounting function to build a high-performing team that consistently delivers results. * Partner with US-based Accounting and Finance teams to support daily operations as well as monthly and quarterly activities such as intercompany transactions. * Foster a culture of ongoing talent development by providing regular feedback, recognition, and opportunities for professional advancement within the team. * Proactively assess organisational needs by strategically planning for future changes that align with business growth objectives. * Support local Operations, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams by assisting with various administrative activities as required. * Develop performance management strategies for the finance team including retention efforts, enforcement of disciplinary actions when necessary, and conducting thorough performance evaluations.

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