Senior Finance Manager

About the role

As the Senior Finance Manager in the finance controllership function you will be responsible for all regional financial matters & all aspects of financial regulatory reporting. SG is a key market for us and global headquarters. 

Role Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the legal entities. 
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and country-specific financial regulations while managing finance operations for international entities from Singapore.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations with an outsourced accounting team including payroll and taxation.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory audits are conducted with a Big 4 audit firm, including end-to-end coordination and closure.
• Own end-to-end financial regulatory submissions for licensed entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely filing with regulators.
• Oversee cash flow management, bank reconciliations, and client fund reporting in coordination with partner banks.
• Review product flows from a finance perspective ensuring controls around invoicing, revenue recognition, funding requirements, documentation. 
• Presents financial reports to executives, board members, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Co-develop and execute the regional finance strategy along with the regional leadership team.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Strategy & Planning, and Data teams to align data requirements, resolve gaps, and ensure timely delivery of accurate information.
• Implement internal controls to ensure that the company complies with all financial and statutory regulations.

Required Skills 

• Strong academic pedigree, qualified as an accountant
• 7–9+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in financial services (fintech).
• Have managed Finance and Accounting team successfully at an evolving business
• Proven experience in driving finance automation initiatives and leveraging AI/analytics tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Flexible mindset and attitude to support a new business and its establishment in the market
• Strategic thinking with excellent communication & negotiation skills

Qualifications

• A degree in the following fields will be advantageous - accountancy, finance, economics
• Qualified with Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)
• Qualified with CPA Australia or ACCA