about the company
My client is a fast-growing FinTech payments services group based in Singapore. They are committed to revolutionizing how businesses and individuals connect and transact by offering smart, secure, and cost-effective solutions for payments around the world. My client’s collaborative and innovative approach creates an environment where employees thrive by tackling challenges, developing groundbreaking solutions, and ultimately delivering efficiency, security, and convenience to their partners and customers.
about the role
As a Head of Finance, you will report directly to the CFO, playing a key role in shaping the financial operations of a rapidly scaling business. In this dynamic and high-growth environment, you will manage month-end accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) processes and general ledger (GL) activities, while ensuring the timely preparation of management accounts. You will lead and mentor the accounting team, continuously improving vendor payment processes and promoting the company’s financial health. As the go-to person for financial matters, you will oversee month, quarter, and year-end activities, while reviewing corporate balance sheets, reconciling accounts, and providing insightful summary reports to the executive team.
In this role, you will also collaborate closely with the payroll group to guarantee full compliance with payroll regulations, while handling complex reconciliations involving intangible assets, foreign exchange, and intercompany accounts. Additionally, you will manage relationships with external auditors and tax partners, ensuring seamless coordination during statutory audits and tax submissions. A crucial part of your responsibilities will be to research and document the financial implications of accounting treatments, proactively informing the firm’s financial strategy. Your expertise will also contribute to the company's taxation strategy, ensuring that all tax obligations are met while maximizing efficiency.
skills and experience needed
To succeed in this role, you must hold a CPA, ACA, or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualified experience in financial accounting, consolidations, and reporting. Experience in a fast-moving corporate or startup environment is highly preferred, as is a deep technical knowledge of IFRS consolidations. You will have a proven track record of driving key accounting processes and managing teams effectively. In particular, you will excel at building and leading financial accounting and operations teams (AP/AR), ensuring robust financial controls are in place while continuously optimizing processes.
Your expertise in preparing company accounts, along with hands-on experience in financial reporting and analysis, will allow you to navigate the complexities of a high-growth company environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, as is the ability to present data and insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Strong communication skills are key to your success, as you will regularly influence and motivate colleagues, while working closely with cross-functional teams. You will be approachable, providing coaching and support to colleagues as needed, while maintaining high levels of accuracy in your work. With a flexible, organized, and self-motivated mindset, you will be results-oriented, focusing on delivering high-impact outcomes in a dynamic environment.
My client is seeking someone who brings more than just technical expertise. They are looking for someone with curiosity and a genuine desire to challenge the status quo. You will thrive in this role if you are a critical thinker who enjoys solving diverse problems and can quickly jump into different markets and situations to come up with actionable recommendations. Creativity and logical thinking are essential as you help my client overcome challenges and discover new solutions.
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