At Air Liquide, we aren't just integrating functions; we are reimagining how a global giant breathes. Our Global Business Services (GBS) is the engine room of this transformation. With APAC hubs spanning from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai and Pune, we are building a unified, world-class governance structure that turns service delivery into a strategic advantage.
As the Director of RTR & Treasury – APAC, you won't just be managing spreadsheets or overseeing month-end close—you will be the chief architect of our regional financial engine. Leading a high-energy team across a diverse and dynamic market, you will integrate Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Complex Consolidations, Balance Sheet Integrity, and Treasury Operations into a seamless, tech-driven powerhouse.
If you are a strategic finance leader who thrives at the intersection of accounting brilliance, digital transformation, and people empowerment, this is your next big career milestone.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Strategic Direction: Define and execute the long-term vision for the APAC RTR and Treasury functions in alignment with global corporate objectives.
- Policy & Compliance: Establish, update, and enforce robust accounting policies, internal controls (SOX/frameworks), and Treasury guidelines across all APAC affiliates.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary strategic partner for regional CFOs, corporate finance leaders, and external auditors, ensuring high trust and transparency.
End-to-End RTR & Treasury Operations
- Financial Consolidation & Closing: Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for the APAC region, ensuring accurate and timely multi-currency consolidations and management reporting.
- Balance Sheet Integrity: Oversee global balance sheet review mechanisms, ensuring high-quality reconciliations, risk identification, and timely remediation of reconciling items.
- Specialized Accounting: Drive operational excellence across specialized workstreams, including Intercompany (netting and dispute resolution) and Fixed Assets (lifecycle management and capital tracking).
- Treasury Operations: Oversee the regional Treasury team, managing cash flow forecasting, liquidity optimization, bank relationship management, FX risk mitigation, and secure payment execution.
- SLA & Performance Ownership: Define, monitor, and elevate critical KPIs and SLAs, moving the organization toward predictive analytics and value-add reporting.
Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Process Standardization: Drive the harmonization of RTR and Treasury processes across diverse APAC markets, eliminating localized redundancies.
- Technology Roadmap: Leverage ERP capabilities (Oracle) and automation tools (e.g., BlackLine, automation/RPA) to accelerate the closing cycle and improve accuracy.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles to optimize workflows and reduce manual interventions.
People Leadership & Culture
- Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of managers and accountants, building a robust talent pipeline and a culture of accountability.
- Strategic Resourcing: Partner with HR to forecast workforce capabilities, manage capacity planning, and drive cross-training initiatives across the RTR and Treasury workstreams.
Are you a MATCH
Experience Required:
- Overall Experience: Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive Finance & Accounting experience, with at least 6–8 years in a significant leadership capacity within a regional Shared Services (SSC/GBS) environment.
- Scope Track Record: Proven experience managing complex, multi-country RTR operations, including hands-on oversight of Consolidations and Treasury/Cash Management.
- System Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Oracle (or equivalent Tier 1 ERP) and specialized financial close/treasury software.
- Transformation Experience: Demonstrated track record of leading finance transformation, ERP migrations, or process transitions across the APAC region.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
- Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of financial regulations, compliance landscapes, and tax implications across diverse APAC countries.
- Financial Acumen: Strong technical accounting background (IFRS, US GAAP, or equivalent) coupled with sharp commercial and business acumen.
