Head of Accounting and Finance Asia Pacific

About the Company

“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials” – we have a clear vision at Krones. For this purpose, we supply state-of-the-art technology to our customers worldwide.
Krones Thailand based in Bangkok as a regional subsidiary in Thailand is responsible for Krones activities on the Asian-Pacific market. With its team of about 375 employees, the site specialises in outstanding support.

What awaits you

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of accurate financial statements and management reports for all APAC entities comply with local & IFRS.
• Ensure P&L and balance sheet compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.
• Manage annual audit processes with appointed auditors to ensure timely and compliant reporting.
• Implement corporate guidelines for tax and year-end closing processes.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee and ensure proper process to identify compliance related to tax/regulation risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support annual risk assessments related to accounting and management reporting.
• Establish clarity on local regulations and tax requirements across APAC countries.

Operational & Strategic Finance

• Manage Net Working Capital and asset investments in line with regional and group targets.
• Maintain professional relationships with treasury and banking partners.
• Ensure proper organizational structure and accounting practices to support business growth.
• Ensure availability of accurate financial information for Regional Committee decision-making.

Shared Services & Special Projects

• Oversee shared services operations in selected APAC countries, ensuring efficiency and alignment with corporate standards/strategies.
• Support projects related to regional growth, including finance, tax, cost, and profit center initiatives.

Your Profile

• CPA-qualified with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience in audit, accounting, finance controlling, and management reporting, including leadership responsibility within a regional or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation, taxation, audit management, treasury, and internal controls.
• Experience managing finance operations across multiple APAC countries, including shared services environments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), advanced Excel, and financial reporting tools such as Power BI or Hyperion.
• Solid understanding of APAC financial regulations, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Strong business partnering capabilities with the ability to translate financial insights into business decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing regional teams, driving performance, and leading change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, business environments, and time zones.