Key Responsibilities - Lead all financial operations across the South Asia, Middle East and Africa region, ensuring effective management of reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, payroll, credit control and supplier-related activities - Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, statutory requirements, taxation obligations and regulatory reporting requirements across regional markets - Maintain robust internal controls and oversee risk assessments, mitigation plans and financial governance activities - Develop and implement an effective regional finance structure and operating model that promotes best practices and optimised reporting lines - Guide and support local finance teams to deliver accurate, timely and end-to-end finance processes across multiple countries - Partner with regional leadership, Head Office and other departments to provide financial advice, support business decisions and implement finance strategies and initiatives - Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies, standardising processes and implementing enhanced ways of working across the region - Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisers, legal advisers, regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders as required - Address complex financial matters, including audits, taxation, compliance challenges and risk management activities, while supporting regional Control Self-Assessments - Lead team development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement and capability building Requirements / Qualifications - Qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in Taxation / Compliance matters - Post graduate or MBA in Finance with experience in Business Partnering is an advantage - A minimum of ten years' Finance/Accounting experience post completion of Chartered Accountancy - Experience in successfully handling Indian taxation and compliance matters - Experience in the airline / travel industry is an advantage - Experience in Business Partnering, providing business solutions is an advantage - Advanced level knowledge in SAP/MS Excel - Advanced understanding of the principles of operational accounting, particularly indirect and payroll taxation alongside the ability to apply these to meet local country regulations within the region - Admirable interpersonal skills and can interact with all levels within the organisation - Creative and innovative with experience in improving current work practices and implementing new ideas - Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills and is able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously across multiple locations - Good written, oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills - Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and diplomacy - Leads, adapts to and embraces constant change - Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in India Preferred / Nice to have - Post graduate/MBA in Finance; Business Partnering experience; airline/travel industry experience Selection process / Benefits (if stated) - Benefits: Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network; extensive well-being programs including health and employee assistance program benefits; Paid Leave; uniform allowance if the position requires a uniform ---