CFO APAC

About DWS: Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. Position Overview Employer: DWS Group Title: CFO APAC Corporate Title: Director Location: Hong Kong Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment. We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As markets change, our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are “Investors for a new now”. This is your chance to invest in your future. Read more about DWS and who we are here. Team / division overview The CFO Division of DWS has a presence in Frankfurt, London, New York, and APAC and is responsible for risk, finance and procurement management. It comprises Risk, Procurement and Finance. Finance includes Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax, as well as Capital & Liquidity Management, Regional CFOs/Finance and Corporate Accounting. The APAC locations comprise Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, Philippines, India, Japan, Taiwan and China. Role Details You will be responsible for all finance, local regulatory and tax reporting, forecasting and planning, as well as treasury activities, including interaction with external bodies, local internal stakeholders and global peers across APAC locations. You will also lead our transition from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4 Hana in the region. Responsibilities Be the primary contact for external bodies and internal stakeholders for any finance, tax or treasury related aspects Support entity boards across DWS APAC locations and serve as a board member where applicable, providing commercial financial guidance Lead and develop a team of local CFOs across multiple APAC locations, supported by the team in the Philippines Drive proactive financial analyses and contribute financials for key presentations to senior decision makers Deliver solutions for finance issues collaboratively with other teams Ensure integrity and controls over financial records and compliance with statutory, accounting, regulatory, tax and transfer pricing requirements Lead various strategic projects from an APAC CFO perspective Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or relevant degree equivalent ICAEW or ACCA qualified Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience with staff across multiple APAC locations (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia, Philippines, India, Japan, Taiwan, China), including experience with a European Asset Manager in auditing, tax, accounting and finance including local regulatory reporting Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) strongly preferred Strong stakeholder management with Boards, advisory and regulatory interactions Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical and interpersonal skills and teamwork Profound knowledge of SAP R/3 and ideally SAP S/4 Hana Tax and treasury knowledge across APAC locations; IFRS and local GAAP accounting IPO and M&A experience; prior Board membership across APAC preferred What we’ll offer you At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture. You’ll have access to a range of benefits, including: A hybrid working model with in-office / work-from-home flexibility and comprehensive leave policies Competitive compensation including health and wellbeing benefits Access to best-in-class trainings, in-role development and career progression opportunities If you require adjustments to the interview process due to disability or health conditions, please contact your recruiter to discuss options. This will not affect your application. We strive for a culture where we excel together every day, act responsibly, think commercially, take initiative and collaborate. We welcome applications from all and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr