VP - Head of Accounting and Finance

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and hands-on Vice President – Finance & Accounting (Head of Finance) to lead the entire finance and accounting function for a fast-paced, high-volume transactional business. Operating out of our Bangkok, this executive role requires a dynamic leader with a strong multinational corporation (MNC) background who can bridge high-level strategic financial leadership with operational rigor across accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership & Governance:
• Serve as the senior finance executive, setting strategic direction across accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), tax, treasury, and commercial finance.
• Own the financial governance and internal control framework, ensuring the integrity of financial statements and full compliance with TFRS and IFRS where applicable.
• Act as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering directly with the CEO/Country Manager on business strategy, commercial performance, pricing, and investment decisions.
• Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis:
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and strategic value of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, long-range financial forecasting, and variance analysis tailored to a complex, high-volume transactional environment.
• Drive financial transparency and actionable business insights to support scalable growth.
• Treasury, Tax & External Relations:
• Oversee treasury strategy, cash flow optimization, capital allocation, banking relationships, and liquidity/risk management to safeguard financial stability.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for external auditors, the Revenue Department, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Proactively monitor and manage regulatory and tax policy changes to ensure full compliance and risk mitigation.
• Systems & Process Optimization:
• Champion the optimization, governance, and continuous improvement of ERPNext across finance, accounting, and operational workflows.
• Streamline high-volume transaction processing, month-end closing cycles, and automated financial reporting.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development:
• Lead, mentor, and scale a sizeable finance and accounting organization of approximately 20+ professionals.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and structured culture while building a strong succession pipeline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA, Master's degree, or CPA/CFA qualification is strongly preferred.
• 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning both Finance and Accounting, with a proven track record in senior executive roles.
• Strong background working within multinational corporations (MNCs) or large, structured, fast-paced organizations.
• Direct experience managing complex, high-volume transactional environments within FMCG, Retail, Fintech, or Modern Logistics (candidates from traditional logistics or pure manufacturing are not preferred).
• Demonstrated success leading sizeable finance and accounting teams (~25+ staff) and managing through senior/middle management direct reports.
• Hands-on experience with ERPNext is required.
• Expert command of Thai tax law, TFRS/IFRS, financial modeling, and corporate governance.
• Executive-level strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional integrity, discretion, and executive presence, with the ability to communicate and present effectively to boards and executive committees in both Thai and English.