Senior Finance Manager
ASPIRE GROUP SERVICES PTE. LTD.
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