Financial Operations Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to build and run our core business operations in Singapore. This is a mid-level, execution-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment and can balance doing the work with building scalable processes.

You will own critical operational functions including banking setup, payroll, compliance, and day-to-day business operations, while helping us navigate the regulatory and business landscape across Singapore and broader Asia.

What You’ll Do

Build & Run Operations

• Set up and manage day-to-day operations for our Singapore entity
• Create simple, scalable processes across finance, HR, and admin
• Act as the go-to person for operational needs in the region
• Work closely with founders and global teams to execute quickly

Banking & Finance Execution

• Open and manage corporate bank accounts in Singapore
• Handle payments, vendor setup, and basic financial operations
• Partner with external accountants or internal finance teams
• Keep financial operations clean, organized, and audit-ready

Payroll & HR Ops

• Oversee EOR and Vendors run monthly payroll for Singapore employees (including CPF contributions)
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and employee documentation
• Work with external payroll and benefits providers as needed

Compliance & Regulatory

• Own compliance with Singapore regulations (ACRA, IRAS, MOM)
• Manage filings such as annual returns, tax submissions, and corporate updates
• Stay on top of regulatory changes and flag risks proactively
• Support light compliance needs across other Asia markets when needed

Support Asia Expansion

• Help execute operational setup in new Asia markets (e.g., vendors, compliance basics)
• Coordinate with local advisors (legal, tax, accounting)
• Bring practical knowledge of “how things actually work” in the region

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience in operations, business ops, finance ops, or similar roles
• Experience working in Singapore or Asia-based operations
• Familiarity with:
  • Singapore compliance (ACRA, IRAS, MOM)
  • Payroll and CPF processes
  • Corporate banking setup
• Comfortable working in a startup environment (ambiguity, speed, ownership)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and execute—not just plan

Nice to Have

• Experience at an early-stage or scaling tech startup as well as a larger institution
• Exposure to multi-country operations in Asia
• Experience working with external vendors (payroll, accounting, legal)
• Basic understanding of finance or bookkeeping