Regional Finance & Accounting Lead

This role oversees the day-to-dayoperations of the Finance Department and is accountable for all aspects ofaccounting, financial reporting, and compliance across the company’s regional businessunits. The Lead will plan, direct, and coordinate financial activities,ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Theywill drive performance improvements through effective processes, strategies,and team leadership, while managing shared services to deliver high-qualityfinance support.

• Responsibilities
  Provide accounting and operational finance support for regional entities under a shared services model.
• Ensure financial due diligence and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting timeliness.
• Lead and develop a multicultural regional finance team.
• Deliver proactive analysis and solutions to support business decisions.

Main Tasks

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 optimizations.
• Apply tax knowledge to transactions and strategic planning.
• Maintain expertise in accounting, taxation, and consolidation.
• Collaborate effectively with multicultural teams and stakeholders.

Internal Controls:

• Drive continuous process efficiencies and system improvements.
• Align financial processes and policies with organisational goals.
• Maintain secure and accurate financial records.

Enforceadherence to company financial policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Key Competencies:

• Effective team player who fosters collaboration and problem-solving with a hands-on approach.
• Taking accountability for individual and team objectives, ensuring goal achievement.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and delegation abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage conflicts effectively.
• Demonstrating maturity, adaptability, and sound judgment in engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to earn respect through expertise, experience, and knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
• Prior experience in an IT Consulting / Services company is an advantage.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or an MBA or CPA certification.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Finance.
• Strong CPA knowledge with solid exposure to regional accounting work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, shared-responsibility environment.
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills.