Finance Director, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei

Merck & Co., Inc.

Malaysia
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Hybrid
Us gaap knowledge required
Sox compliance expertise
Cpa certification mandatory
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Finance Director for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei, responsible for leading financial strategy and operations across these regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, particularly in multinational companies, with a focus on the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors

Job Summary

  • The Finance Director will provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a key business partner to the Singapore and Malaysia leadership teams.
  • This role requires ensuring full compliance with local regulations, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements while managing a high-performing finance team.
  • Candidates must demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities, including the ability to set a clear vision and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Finance Director for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei, responsible for leading financial strategy and operations across these regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, particularly in multinational companies, with a focus on the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • US GAAP knowledge required
  • SOX compliance expertise
  • CPA certification mandatory
  • 15+ years finance experience
  • Finance Director role history
  • Singapore Malaysia market experience

Nice-to-have

  • Pharmaceutical industry exposure
  • Medical devices background
  • FMCG sector familiarity
  • Finance transformation drive
  • Matrix environment comfort
  • High learning agility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • CPA (or equivalent) certification
  • Minimum 15 years progressive finance experience
  • Prior Finance Director level role
  • Experience in multinational companies
  • Specific Singapore and Malaysia market experience

Work Rights

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