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The role provides functional leadership to country finance resources and coordinates closely with BPO providers and regional expert teams.\nBecause the platform operates with a lean team, this is a hands-on leadership role. The manager directly participates in Thailand operational finance activities, reviews the work of the Thailand Senior Accountant and remains accountable for significant judgments, escalations and stakeholder coordination.\nCore responsibilities:\nASEAN Finance Leadership\nLead and coordinate local finance activities across the ASEAN platform.\nSet priorities, clarify accountabilities and align country resources with regional and global requirements.\nEnsure timely completion and appropriate review of statutory, tax, audit and compliance deliverables.\nDrive consistent accounting, control and governance standards across countries while respecting local requirements.\nHands-on Thailand Finance Operations\nActively participate in Thailand month-end, statutory reporting, tax, audit, treasury and compliance activities.\nReview key reconciliations, statutory schedules, tax filings and other deliverables prepared by the Senior Accountant or service providers.\nProvide technical guidance on 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