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Senior Director - Finance - APAC

DP WorldSingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore

5 days ago

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Senior Director – Finance – APAC

DP World is seeking for a Senior Director – Finance – APAC to be based at our Regional office in Singapore. In this exciting role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of Finance functions across the APAC region. This includes Financial planning and analysis, financial and management reporting, controllership, tax, compliance, internal controls.

This leadership role will ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial insights to support executive decision-making, while also maintaining strong financial governance and enabling regional growth through sound financial strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes across the region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with Group Finance requirements.
Deliver complete and insightful financial reports to APAC Executive Management and Dubai Head Office on a monthly basis
Coordinate the submission of regional financial data and commentary for Group-level consolidation

Financial Governance and Controls

Review, develop, and implement financial policies, standards, internal controls, and procedures in compliance with IFRS and local regulations

Ensure proper financial stewardship and alignment with corporate governance standards across all APAC entities

Financial Governance and Controls

Review, develop, and implement financial policies, standards, internal controls, and procedures in compliance with IFRS and local regulations

Ensure proper financial stewardship and alignment with corporate governance standards across all APAC entities

Manage the year-end audit process, working closely with external auditors and the Dubai Head Office to ensure smooth execution and compliance

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance in the region, including GST, VAT, and corporate tax, with a specific focus on Singapore and other key jurisdictions

Ensure timely and accurate filings and lead engagements with tax authorities where required

Support financial due diligence, valuation, and financial modeling activities

Set up internal and statutory financial reporting frameworks, systems, and governance structures

Oversee financial integration aligned with DP World's processes and systems

Transformation and Operational Efficiency

Champion finance transformation and process automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and agility across finance operations

Drive continuous improvement in cost controls, working capital management, and reporting capabilities

Team Leadership and Talent Development

Lead, coach, and develop a regional finance team, building capabilities to meet current and future business needs

Foster a high-performance culture with clear succession planning and career development pathways

Business Partnering and Strategic Support

Partner with regional and cluster business leaders to drive commercial performance and strategic decision-making

Provide financial analysis and scenario modeling to support new business cases, investments, and operational initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Serve as the finance liaison to Group Finance, Legal, Strategy, BD and other functions at the Dubai Head Office

Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulators across the region

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor Degree / Masters in Finance, Accounting, Economics or CPA / Chartered Accountant or equivalent

At least 15 years of progressive Finance experience with at least 5 years in Senior regional or Corporate Finance leadership role

Experience from Logistics industry and exposure with Contract Logistics will be an added advantage

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive insights that shape business strategy

Deep knowledge of IFRS and APAC financial regulations

Prior industry experience in Logistics, Supply Chain or Infrastructure will be a plus

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; capable of influencing across all levels in a matrix organization

Please note : The job title is being used for the purpose of Talent Attraction and job advertisement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people, and has ports and terminals in 17 locations.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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