Deputy General Manager

As part of our exciting transformation from a local entity into the Regional Headquarters for a leading Japanese company, we are actively seeking talented professionals to join us on this journey and help shape the future of our organization.

We are currently hiring a Deputy General Manager who is self-driven, results-oriented, and ready to take on a pivotal leadership role. This position involves overseeing key business operations and spearheading the development and execution of strategic initiatives that drive growth and performance.

Join us and advance your career in a dynamic environment where your work will have regional impact. You’ll gain exposure across multiple business functions and contribute directly to high-level discussions and initiatives.

Job Descriptions:

• Provide strategic leadership in the management of the organization’s human, financial, and physical resources to ensure operational efficiency and delivery of high-quality services.
• Ensuring business compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and that the organization’s approach to data protection, security and retention comply with best practice and that policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
• Analyzing data and performance metrics to make informed decisions, including bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting for project update and to the Singapore regional HQ and Japan Head Office.
• Overseeing and hands-on involvement in the company's day-to-day operations, handle budgets, forecasting and the yearly capital budget to ensure efficiency in business operations.
• Develop and oversee procurement policies and procedures, ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficiency in tendering, contract management, and the acquisition of goods, works, and services, including supervision and acquisition of IT services for the organization.
• Manage and oversee staffing activities including recruitment, training, performance management, and retention of employees.
• Undertake special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or the Board.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality in handling personal and organizational information.

Requirements:

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, economics, finance, or related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in a senior management or leadership role, preferably with in-depth technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial reporting and cost management.
• Strong leadership ability and well-developed critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a team of staff and business partners of multinational background and culture.
• Knowledge and certification in Personal Data Protection Act Singapore.
• Fluent in Business Japanese language (Preferably N1, at least N2 level of JLPT) will be an advantage.
• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Interested applicants please indicate your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving your previous employments in your resume.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.