Chief Financial Officer

Our Client is a regional cross-border leading law firm in South East Asia with extensive experience in cross border investments, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets.  From 2001 to 2011, they were affiliated with an international law firm operating across many jurisdiction within the Asia Pacific region.  From an initial team of 3 founder partners, the firm now has 10 partners, and over 35 lawyers and 25 associates. 

• Oversees Finance department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
  


• Works with Senior Partners and other Partners/HODs to monitor each area of practice/department and make recommendations.
  

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholders’ reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports & ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  


• Direct the management planning and control functions including budgetary control and capital expenditure.
  


• Compares revenue and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
  


• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
  


• Analyzes operations to identify possible areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
  


• Works with the Senior Partners and other Partners/HODs to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
  


• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth to the firm.
  


• Identifies possible opportunities for expansion into new areas.
  


• Provides financial advice/input to key management decisions and assists in developing goals, strategies and plans in achieving sustainability & growth objectives.
  

Requirements

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
  


• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  


• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
  


• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
  


• Ten to fifteen years of experience in financial management required.