Environment Acteus is a dynamic performance-driven company which provides skilled services in Procurement and Supply Chain sectors. With over thirty years of combined experience in industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Aviation Fueling, Food & Beverage Processing and Renewable Energies, Acteus brings a full purview of synergistic services to complement our clients expertise.
At Acteus, we believe that business is based first on trust from stakeholders and on reputation; keeping this trust and maintaining this reputation is up to each and every Acteus team member.
Our multi-cultural team creates a rich working atmosphere allowing for both personal and professional development. Acteus proudly boasts a fast-paced, high-productivity and high-engagement culture that is not for anyone seeking a comfort zone. Our in-depth knowledge of the Asia Pacific region and a growing regional presence give us an edge over the competition.
The Position Acteus is growing, and we need a leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us. We are searching for an experienced finance leader to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success.
You will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyse, strategise and grow our financial position. You understand current accounting practices and trends, and you have adapted to change — whether through growth or consolidation. As a member of senior management, you will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication.
The final title — Chief Financial Officer, Group Finance Director or equivalent — will reflect the experience of the person appointed. We are more interested in the right calibre of leader than in a predetermined title.
The role is based in Singapore or Bangkok, with regular travel across the Group's operating entities.
The Finance Leader will report to the CEO and the Shareholders.
Mission The complexity of our physical supply chain is mirrored in our financial stream: cross-border flows across multiple entities and currencies carry tax consequences at every step. Command of that complexity is a direct lever on our competitiveness and profitability.
To ensure efficient and accurate financial operations by managing cash flow, trade finance, accounting, and financial reporting; maintaining robust internal controls and regulatory compliance; and supporting business operations with timely financial insights in accordance with the global financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the global financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
- Provide financial insights to guide long-term growth and investment decisions.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Partner with senior managers to drive performance, profitability, and efficiency.
- Deliver clear, data-driven analysis to support decision-making.
- Oversee global accounting operations and high-quality financial reporting.
- Lead external audits, tax filings, and liaison with auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with IFRS, audits, and statutory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, capital allocation, financing activities, Letters of Credit (LCs) and banking relationships.
- Lead risk management, governance, and timely financial close processes.
- Establish internal controls, policies and procedures for cost control and process enhancement.
- Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure.
- Oversee global finance team performance, training, and succession planning.
Reports to CEO and Shareholders
Qualifications Required
- Five or more years in a senior finance leadership role — Group CFO, Regional CFO, Finance Director, or Group Financial Controller ready to step up.
- Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance.
- International finance experience.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions.
- Professional certification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant).
Required Technical Skills
- Tax across jurisdictions — corporate tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax — treated as a lever on competitiveness and profitability, not only as compliance.
- Transfer pricing and intercompany transactions in a multi-entity, multi-country group.
- Cross-border trade flows and the tax consequences that follow the physical supply chain.
- Multi-currency accounting and foreign exchange (FX) risk management.
- Financial strategy and risk management.
- Cash flow and working capital optimization.
- Audit management and statutory compliance.
- Regulatory compliance and governance.
- Trade finance operations (Letters of Credit, bank guarantees, export/import financing).
- Internal controls design, implementation and training.
- ERP and financial systems implementation (e.g. Odoo).
- Financial data analysis and management reporting.
- Financial reporting under IFRS.
Required Soft Skills
- Communication with various stakeholders.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organisation.
- Problem-solving approach.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
Key Performance Indicators- Accuracy of financial forecasts vs actual results.
- Improvement in operating margin and cost efficiency.
- Reliability and timeliness of management and statutory reports.
- Compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Timeliness and accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting.
- Audit findings and number of control deficiencies.
- Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) performance.
