Finance Director: Scale, Compliance & Investor Readiness

WHALET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Whalet PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Finance Director to own the full finance function for the Singapore entity and international expansion.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role bridging regulatory compliance, financial operations, and investor readiness as we prepare for capital raise. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will build accounting, tax, multi‑currency treasury, month‑end close, and external audit processes from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• 7-10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably MAS-regulated entity.
• Strong knowledge of MAS Payment Services Act obligations and e-money safeguards.
• Proven capability in financial modelling and investor due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Own all financial regulatory obligations across MAS, HKMA, and FinCEN entities.
• Build and oversee accounting, tax, multi-currency treasury, month-end close, and external audit processes.
• Develop and maintain the company's financial model and unit economics; build investor data room for due diligence.
• Partner with the CEO on capital allocation, pricing strategy, and banking relationships.

Skills

Financial leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investor due diligence

Financial modelling

Multi-currency treasury

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Whalet PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Finance Director to own the full finance function for the Singapore entity and international expansion.

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role bridging regulatory compliance, financial operations, and investor readiness as we prepare for capital raise. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will build accounting, tax, multi‑currency treasury, month‑end close, and external audit processes from the ground up.