The role reports to the regional head of the function and involves the day to day management of a small team who are responsible for the oversight and controls over the non-premises costs within the Asia Pacific region. Responsibilities include:

• Take to the next level the Management Information delivered to regional management in respect of the firm’s cost base to actively support cost management initiatives.
• Oversight over Management Information supplied to both regional and global internal clients in respect of cost items – from a locational as well as product line basis for the non IT related spend of the firm.
• Support of the growth of the group in the APAC region, as necessary through involvement in due diligence assignments from a finance perspective.
• Coordination of regular discussions with counterparts within the region to ensure consistent policy application and to support change initiatives in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
• Coordination and support of the GCAS involvement in the Asia Pacific Management Review Process – involving oversight of the related balance sheet positions across the region, in addition to support of their SOX related responsibilities in the region.
• Communication of key issues to regional finance and business management.
• Ensuring consistency of application of group accounting and reporting policy in relation to areas of responsibility.

You will be a degree qualified Accountant(ICPA Singapore or equivalent)with a minimum of 8 years experience in Financial Services or a large MNC. Prior staff management experience is preferred. You will be able to demondtrate strong analytical, verbal and written presentation skills coupled with the ability to negotiate with individuals across the organisation. A good understanding of IFRS and US GAAP is key. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.