Senior Director

Senior Director - Finance – APAC (Logistics)
DP World is seeking a Senior Director – Finance – APAC to be based at our Regional office in Singapore. The role covers the full spectrum of Finance functions across the APAC region, including financial planning and analysis, financial and management reporting, controllership, tax, compliance, and internal controls. This leadership role delivers accurate and timely financial insights to support executive decision-making while 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.
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 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/Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or CPA/Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
At least 15 years of Finance experience in FP&A, Financial Business Partnering and with Finance transformation experience.
Candidates from 4PL/3PL/Logistics and Supply Chain with APAC experience will have a strong advantage.
Prior experience in Finance transformation and projects is a plus.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive insights that shape business strategy.
Deep knowledge of IFRS and APAC financial regulations.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; capable of influencing across all levels in a matrix organization.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
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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.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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