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EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia VP Finance - Semiconductor Capital Equipment

LOCATION: Korea (Seoul)

COMPANY: Major US Semiconductor Capital Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly trustworthy service sector Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Highly analytical, dependable, flexible and hardworking. Can handle pressure and priorities in a multi-task environment

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading American semiconductor capital equipment firm, a VP Finance - Asia, who reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Vice President, Finance Asia will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting, internal control systems, budgeting, management and financial analysis, Asia treasury functions including both short and long term financing activities, bank relations, and daily cash management. The Vice President for Asia Finance will be a key member of executive management providing expert Asia finance experience and strong knowledge of US GAP and SEC requirements; acts as strategic liaison from firm's highest revenue producing region to the corporate Finance function. The Vice President for Asia Finance will earn credibility and trust through positive relationship building, functional expertise - a strategic partner and operational expert.

•   Review Asia’s financial performance and operational issues with senior management on a monthly basis

•   Oversee General Accounting and Financial Planning functions to include accounts payable, receivable, credit and collections, financial reporting .

•   Oversee the preparation and filing of all financial reports required for all Asia subsidiaries and for US GAP and SEC requirements

•   Responsible for coordinating annual audit by independent auditors

•   Perform other related duties and  special projects such potential mergers and acquisitions, cost reductions and controls

•   Direct the Asia treasury activities, ensuring that financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet corporate needs and objectives.

•   Develop and maintain excellent ongoing relationships with banks and other financial institutions to negotiate favorable financing terms and conditions.

•   Monitor cash flow projects; develop and execute financial strategy to use the Company’s funds effectively.

•   Develop long term cash management strategy in line with the strategic plan and budgeting process

•   Ensure compliance with organization policies and all applicable regulations.

•   Maintain custody and be accountable for all cash, securities, and financial assets

•   Arrange for and manage lines of credit and working/depository accounts in appropriate banks.

•   Implement appropriate systems and management tools to assist treasury functions.

Reporting structure 

The Vice President for Asia Finance reports to the Chief Financial Officer with strong local relationship to the Korea based Chief Operating Officer.  The Vice President for Asia Finance will oversee the processes and implement systems and achieve results through a 20 person Asia Finance team, with 4 direct reports

Personal Attributes

•   Action –oriented with the ability to persuade and influence to achieve desired results

•   Proven management and leadership skills with a hands-on participative and unpretentious style

•   Strong planning and execution skills

•   Honest, trustworthy with a high level of personal integrity

•   Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing and shifting industry and business climate

Requirements

•   Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent; advanced degree strongly preferred

•   10+ years Finance experience in a US-based global high tech environment

•   CPA or equivalent

•   Experience in managing and leading a culturally diverse Asia Finance team

•   Must be fully knowledgeable of US GAP and SEC filing and compliance requirements

•   Fluent in Korean, English; Mandarin a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Financial Controller - Commercial Aerospace

LOCATION: China (Beijing)

COMPANY: US Commercial aircraft Parts firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese Finance Manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US manufacturer serving the commercial aircraft industry, a China Financial Controller. The Joint Venture Controller reports to the China JV Geneal Manager and to the CFO at the US firm. Goal: to optimize the net operating income of the company through control of expenditures and implementation of accounting practices and financial analyses consistent with US GAAP requirements. The Joint Venture Controller is expected to operate effectively with a minimum of supervision that enables the Joint Venture Controller to be virtually self-supervisory and work toward predetermined long-range goals of the company.  Assignments will often be self-initiated objectives.

•   Safeguarding the assets of the company through definition and enforcement of internal controls and procedures.

•   Supervise and train staff in timely and accurate account analysis that insures accuracy of reported financial results.

•   Ensuring effective and accurate measurement of manufacturing costs and variances to established standards.

•   Identifying and implement system and procedural controls on a daily/weekly basis to detect transaction errors.

•   Maintaining compliance with US GAAP accounting and reporting standards as well as compliance with Chinese law.

•   Responsible for completing all financial, governmental and regulatory reporting requirements without disruption including all required tax returns.

•   Assist the Joint Venture General Manager in maintaining Human Resource duties and responsibilities including hiring, maintaining benefits and overseeing payroll preparation and distribution.

Decision Making:  Requires the ability to work independently and coordinate team activities toward general results and to devise new methods and meet new conditions for involved or complex assignments.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Asian E-Commerce Firm

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Major Asian E-Commerce Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly trustworthy service sector Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Highly analytical, dependable, flexible and hardworking. Can handle pressure and priorities in a multi-task environment

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading Asian e-commerce firm, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CFO should have CPA/CA certification and be comfortable working in a highly multicultural firm. Experience in ECOZONE Enterprise is a plus. Knowledgeable with BIR rules and regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial

LOCATION: Vietnam

COMPANY: Multinational Joint Venture

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chief Financial Officer (CFO) , ideally with joint venture experiences in Vietnam. Vietnamese/ English bilingual

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading global manufacturer in their field, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Chief Financial Officer reports to: VP Finance, with a dotted line to the General Director of the JV. Responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of  JV operations. Provide leadership and coordination in the accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, audit, budgeting, and information systems efforts of the JV. Responsible for technical and operational activities on a day-to-day basis, as well as formulation of strategies and business plans to achieve the operations long-term objectives.  Work closely with company’s senior management, outside auditors, board of directors, and the company’s financial institutions.

------Work with the company’s senior management and Board of Directors in formulation of the company’s near term and long-range goals and objectives developing strategy and the achievement of such strategy.  

------Direct the financial activities of the JV and prepare financial analyses of operations, including financial reporting for the guidance of senior management, and the Board of Directors.

------Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual financial plan, budget and forecasts, Implement and maintain other planning and control procedures to monitor, track and identify variances to predict business performance and trends.

------Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal, international and SEC reporting requirements.

------Conduct financial analysis at the highest level to interpret trends, variances from budgets, variances for standards, foreign exchange risks, and other financial variables and provide advice and counsel to businesses with regard to strategy within established financial policy.

------Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.

------Oversee the activities and policies with regard to the treasury, tax, business planning and accounting functions. Ensure financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standard and meet SEC and SOX requirements.

------Oversee and guide relationships with creditors, banks, shareholders and other external financial stakeholders in the company.

------Oversee implementation of tax strategy in support of business objectives.

------Oversee strategy and management of the company’s information systems to ensure support of business initiatives and activities.

------Coordinate with independent outside auditors with respect to audits of financial statements and other reviews.

------Work closely with Partner Relations and the ability to stand strong on issues in support of the JV.

------Experienced with the Vietnamese banking system

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Regional Financial Controller - Equipment

LOCATION: China (Beijing)

COMPANY: Major European Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Highly trustworthy pan-Asian oriented Asia Financial Controller. Business focused, decision orientated analytical skills. Self-confident team player, flexible and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Good communication skills. Pro-active personality, can-do attittude. Fluency in English and Mandarin required. Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, prior experience in Finance Function in European or American multinational company desired

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European food processing equipment firm, an Asia Financial Controller. The Asia Financial Controller reports to the Commercial Finance Director. Duties:

---Strengthening business performance & growth of the region by being a finance business partner to the Asia Commercial Team

---Provide financial decision support to Regional Director and other members of Regional Management Team

---Ensure effective financial control of all activities within the Region

Role Description

---Drive commercial performance based on thorough analysis of sales and consolidated gross margin of products and services and of key customers and identify opportunities for improvement 

---Manage cash collection and credit process of all accounts receivable in the region; drive detailed follow-up to achieve cash targets;  Manage weekly detailed report-out to HQ 

---Provide clear, concise and complete explanation and analysis of the financial performance of the Region and variances to budget and last year both on consolidated and legal entity level 

---Visit all locations and provide leadership guidance and support to Finance and Business Support staff 

---Ensure effective systems of financial control are in place in each location or reporting entity; ensure effective control of financial transactions and safeguard assets 

---Maintain proper authorisation of expenditure and control expense against budget 

---Prepare business case for investment (Capex and Restructuring project); and monitor implementation and prepare post-calcs 

---Liaise closely with location managers on all matters relating to statutory compliance, audit, tax and legal matters

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Finance Director - Electronics

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Major Asian conglomerate

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia Finance Director with diversified experiences in corporate finance

Recruiter, on behalf of a well established Asian electronics firm, seeks a Finance Director.

--Defining, planning and execution of company’s financial strategies.

--Management and development of company’s financial policies, systems and processes.   

--Developing and monitoring annul budgets.

--Proposing, planning and organizing procurement of funds & credit facilities from all possible sources for product developments, projects, trade and operational activities of the company

--Monitoring and reporting cash flow projections to management   

--Supervising products & projects financial budgeting & costing.

--Supervision of accounting team for:  accounting, budgeting, reporting, taxation, year end audit and cash flow mgt of the company

High-volume Commercial electronics firm in Hong Kong in process of expanding to multiple divisions in several Asian countries including China requires a high-energy China Financial Controller to handle growing accounting department. Recruiter seeks a China Financial Controller who has had a strong record of achievement as a controller, finance manager or accounting manager at a manufacturing company, ideally in a high technology field. The China Financial Controller should be a C.A. or have comparable training/ certification, such as a U.S. CPA or an MBA, or experience at a major international accounting firm. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Manager - South China - Financial Services

LOCATION: China (Guangzhou, Guangdong)

COMPANY: Leading world management consulting firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Of great interest are Finance Managers currently based in Singapore, Malaysia, or Taiwan

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of one of the leading world professional services firms, a Senior Manager for their Chinese Transaction Services Group. Servicing a wide range of industries, the Transaction Services Group offers a fully integrated pre- and post-acquisition service, including financial, IT systems and tax due diligence and structuring advice. The firm assists vendors and strategic buyers and financial investors in structuring tax-efficient deals, and uncovering potential financial and strategic risks or opportunities. Due to the rapid growth of their business, they are now recruiting a new Senior Manager for their Financial Due Diligence team in Guangzhou, who will provide acquisition and other transaction related services to financial and strategic buyers.

•   8-10 years of relevant experience including audit, due diligence and consulting;

•   Big Four accounting firm or equivalent background preferred;

•   Experienced in managing MNC and domestic clients;

•   Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports;

•   Chinese Mandarin skills an advantage;

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan Senior Finance Manager - Power Generation

LOCATION: Taiwan (Taipei)

COMPANY: Major international industrial equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Leadership, Teamplayer, Pro-Active, Problem-solver, Driven for professional excellence

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a global industrial equipment firm, a Taiwan Senior Finance Manager, who reports to the Taiwan Country Controller. Responsible for General Ledger, Financial Closing & Reporting, SOX-404 Processes, Sub-Ledgers Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Inventory; Audit (internal & External): SOX-404 Processes, Financial Reporting, Tax Filing; Taxes (VAT, Income, Deferred Tax Calculation, FIN48, etc.); FI-Module; SAP System and Process Enhancements in area of responsibility; Interface to ABB Group and NAS Region for areas of responsibility CPA-Degree and experience (US GAAP Knowhow); Tax-Degree and experience  (VAT, Income, Deferred Taxes, FIN48, etc.); fluent English and Mandarin Chinese

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Korea Finance Director - Automotive Products

LOCATION: Korea (Seoul)

COMPANY: US automotive parts manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Korean finance manager, preferably from the auto parts sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US automotive parts supplier, a Korea Finance Director who will supervise the finances of their Korean business unit. The position will report to the President of the business unit, with reporting to the corporate VP Finance and the VP Asia Pacific. This fast paced automotive and heavy duty Tier 1 unit seeks a Finance Manager who will direct the development of the annual operating budget plans and strategic operating plans. The Korea Finance Director will assure key measures, including EBITDA and FCF, are met on a monthly and annual basis, and will develop business forecasts, financial reports, and control expenditures. Korea Finance Directors with strong background in internal control, standard costs, and the ability to understand key cost drivers is required. Knowledge of US and Korean GAAP required. Fluent in English and Korean.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Commercial Director - Mechanical Industrial Components

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Major European Drive Technology Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A business-oriented finance manager with many years of work experience in managing the administrative part of a company or of the controlling of a manufacturing company. Apart from a very good and diversified knowledge in business management, the perfect Asia Commercial Director has a technical understanding and good negotiating skills.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading European firm in the industrial systems field, an Asia Commercial Director. Firm's products are primarily sold to the port container crane, steel mill and windmill sectors. The Asia Commercial Director is responsible for the achievement of entrepreneurial objectives. The Asia Commercial Director reports to the Managing Director, and s/he would be responsible for Controlling, Financial and Accounts Department and Human Resources. The Asia Commercial Director has a huge range of responsibilities that mainly focus on: controlling; corporate planning; annual financial statements; cash management; analyses; cooperation with auditors and banks

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Finance Controller - Electronics Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Shanghai area)

COMPANY: Major US Electronics Contract Manufacturing Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strongly experienced finance manager with working experience in industrial sector (preferable in contract manufacturing / OEM / EMS), familiar with the US GAAP, tax and regulation (especially in Import and Export). Good leadership, coach, and communication skills.

Recruiter seeks a China Financial Controller, on behalf of a leading American electronics contract manufacturing firm. The China Financial Controller coordinates, administers and controls financial operations in the business unit and provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate managers and employees performing diverse roles within large sites. The China Financial Controller reports to the Asia-Pacific Regional CFO. At least 15 years of working experience in accounting/finance of which eight (8) years  in supervisory/managerial. Knowledge in internal control and able to master in financial analysis on the Company's operation and profitability

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Financial Controller - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Major electronic components firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Trustworthy, fast paced Financial Controller. ACCA  or CPA preferred. Adaptable, self starter with previous experience working within a international manufacturing business. Fluency in English, strong people management, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with people across different cultures

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading electronic components firm, a Financial Controller.

•   Establish business control over financial transactions/processes complying with corporate policies, IFRS, legal, statutory and tax requirements

•   Review and analyze all financial statements for the Company and its subsidiaries in the Asia Pacific Region

•   Design, implement and maintain adequate internal controls, policies and processes in compliance with corporate policies and all relevant auditing, statutory and tax requirements to support integrity of internal and external financial statements

•   Experience working in a multi-national environment with multi-currency financial reporting and/or consolidation in business reporting with a sound knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Finance Manager - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Foshan City, Guangdong Province)

COMPANY: Multinational Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese business manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major Asian consumer products firm, a China Finance Manager with overall responsibility for accounting, taxation, cost controls. Fluent English and Cantonese required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Financial Controller/ Treasurer - Foods

LOCATION: China (Rizhao, Shandong Province)

COMPANY: Multinational Food Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese finance manager, ideally with CPA or CA.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading global manufacturer in their field, a Chinese Financial Controller/ Treasurer. Worldclass training is a must.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Thailand Finance Controller  - Automotive

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: Major Automotive components supplier

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Thai/ English financial controller. Highly results-oriented. Reports to the General Manager (Country Manager), the Product Group Finance Director, and the Asia-Pacific Finance Director. Self-motivating and self-directing. Able to motivate and direct others. Comfortable working within a matrix organization, where some superiors, peers and subordinates are geographically dispersed. Experience of working with US/multinational companies, including reporting and financial practices.

Recruiter seeks a Thailand Financial Controller, on behalf of a leading world OEM and aftermarket automotive supplier whose Thailand operations have US$60 million turnover,. The position has the responsibility to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Company from a financial and systems perspective. The company has a stable ERP system but intends to implement SAP. This includes ensuring that internal controls are in place to adequately protect the assets of the operation and ensure information reported is accurate and timely. The firm is seeking a Finance Controller with a strong team approach with the ability to work with production, sales, marketing and regional management, as well as the shop floor. The successful Controller must be someone who can add value to the organisation, pro-actively identify opportunities and issues within all functions, and effectively communicate these to the appropriate people, including Central Product Group and Asia Pacific regional management, where applicable.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Financial Controller - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: China (Qingdao)

COMPANY: European Multinational Automotive Parts firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese Finance Manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major European manufacturer of auto parts, a China Financial Controller. The China Finance Manager would be responsible for all China Finance operations and oversight. 10-15+ years' relevant experience at major international firms would be desired. Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Financial Controller - Consumer Durables

LOCATION: South China

COMPANY: US Consumer Durable Goods firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese Finance Manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major American consumer durables firm, a China Plant Financial Controller. Reports to China General Manager. Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) required.

--Produce timely and accurate financial statements for Chinese tax reporting and US financial statements per GAAP

--Reconciliation of Chinese tax income to US GAAP income

--Work with the factory manager to ensure smooth functioning of purchasing, shipping, inventory control and standard cost

--Provide necessary analysis and assist the factory manager to improve efficiency of operations and increase profitability

--Strong sense of Ethics

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia Pacific Finance Manager - Hospitality

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Major international hospitality firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained finance manager, ideally with multi-country experiences

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major international hospitality firm, a Finance Manager - Asia Pacific, who will develop a defined financial framework by playing an active role in controlling, compliance, internal control/audit issues, local and cross border tax issues, and the provision of value added regional financial data to head office. CA/CPA or equivalent educational qualifications with considerable experience in IFRS. Experience in a Multinational Organisation outside home country. Preferably public held corporation exp.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Finance Manager - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen, Guangdong Province)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese finance manager, with added experience in logistics, purchasing, IT, and HR

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a US consumer products firm, a China Finance Manager who will supervise a Shenzhen-based operation initially consisting of 10 people, and later expanidng into a small manufacturing facility. The China Finance Manager reports to the CEO/ President. Manage all accounting and financial systems, controls and procedures.  Work with regional management team to enhance the cost effectiveness and improve the efficiency of processes for all merchandise. Professionally qualified degree holder in accounting or financial management (preferably with management information system experience). Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a multinational equipment manufacturer, a Finance Manager for their Penang, Malaysia facility. The Financial Controller will lead the Finance team and work closely with senior management. It is desired that the candidate have at least 8-10 years' relevant working experience, with the recent 3-4 years in a similar capacity. Experience with a manufacturing environment is desired. It is preferred that candidates have exposure in working at MNCs. An understanding of GAAP will be advantageous. CPA or CMA preferred, along with strong leadership qualities