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About Us
Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.
Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services.
Job Title
Finance Team Lead - APAC
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Finance Team Lead to oversee the delivery of core accounting operations within our Global Business Services (GBS) environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional who combines strong accounting knowledge with proven leadership capabilities and a passion for operational excellence.
You thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, enjoy developing high-performing teams, and have a strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and stakeholder management. You are proactive, analytical, and committed to driving continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and service delivery.
What You Will Work On
As a Finance Team Lead within Core Accounting Operations (CAO), you will be responsible for leading a team that delivers critical accounting and finance services while ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Team Leadership & People Development
Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals to build a high-performing and engaged team.
Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and talent development initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and continuous improvement culture.
Service Delivery & Operational Excellence
Oversee the day-to-day execution of finance operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality service delivery.
Monitor team performance, productivity, workload distribution, and achievement of KPIs and service level commitments.
Support critical finance activities, including month-end and year-end close processes.
Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and drive timely resolutions.
Accounting Operations
Ensure accurate execution of: General Ledger Accounting
Account Reconciliations
Fixed Asset Accounting
Intercompany Accounting
Support activities related to financial reporting, audit management, tax reporting, and internal controls.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and approved finance processes.
Support internal and external audits and drive remediation activities when required.
Monitor operational risks and promote a strong control environment across the team.
Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with Finance Service Managers, Global Process Owners, Business Finance teams, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
Coordinate service priorities, manage stakeholder expectations, and resolve operational challenges effectively.
Represent the team in operational and service review meetings.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer service.
Support process standardization, automation, digitalization, and transformation initiatives.
Drive best practices and contribute to continuous improvement across finance operations.
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