Director, Global Compliance & Reporting

The Director, GCR APAC is responsible for leading and developing the Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) platform in Asia-Pacific (APAC), with Singapore as the regional hub.

The role combines business leadership, client portfolio management, and operational delivery oversight, ensuring seamless execution of multi-country compliance services for international clients.

This position acts as a key driving force in building a scalable regional delivery model, leveraging centralized teams and coordinating local country practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Global Compliance & Reporting strategy across the APAC region, aligning with global priorities and driving regional growth.


• Build and scale efficient, high-quality service delivery capabilities across multiple jurisdictions, including the development of a regional GCR delivery platform.


• Define and enhance operating models to support consistent, scalable, and commercially viable service delivery.


• Act as a senior relationship lead for key multinational clients, ensuring strong engagement, satisfaction, and retention.


• Drive business development initiatives, including leading proposals, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.


• Identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and new client relationships.


• Oversee end-to-end service delivery, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.


• Monitor and manage financial performance, KPIs, and overall service profitability.


• Establish and maintain robust governance, risk, and compliance frameworks in line with internal and regulatory requirements.


• Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing teams across the region, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture.


• Promote cross-border collaboration and alignment with global and regional stakeholders.


• Represent the GCR APAC function at internal governance forums and external client meetings.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience in global compliance/accounting/tax services and/or international client coordination or outsourcing models


• Proven experience managing large multinational clients across multiple jurisdictions


• Experience in shared service centres / CoE environments is a strong plus


• Prior exposure to APAC markets highly desirable


• Strong knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP, direct and indirect tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple countries


• Understanding of GCR operating models, governance, and delivery structures


• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability


• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills


• Excellent communication and cross-cultural leadership


• Ability to operate in an international environment