Financial Controller - APAC

Akuna Capital Llc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative trading firm is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Finance department in Singapore. This role involves monitoring accounting control procedures, supervising the accounting team, and managing the month-end close process. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with over 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in the financial services or trading industry. Strong communication, analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for success. The firm offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience with managerial roles.
• Experience in finance team leadership in trading or public accounting.
• Strong commitment to preparing accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures.
• Supervise the accounting team.
• Manage month-end close for multiple entities.
• Prepare and file reports for banks and regulators.
• Participate in budgeting process.
• Coordinate financial audits and tax filing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel

Ability to multitask

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market‑maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore and London.

What you’ll do as a Financial Controller at Akuna:

Akuna is seeking a Financial Controller to join our Finance department. We are looking for a proactive, self‑starter who can work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve both individual and team goals. This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Compliance, Trade Operations and Procurement. As Akuna continues to expand by opening new offices and entering new markets, this position will continue to gain exposure and experience within international accounting and the trading industry. In this role, you will:

• Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures
• Supervise the work of the accounting team
• Manage the completion of the month‑end close process for numerous entities
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports for banks, regulators and other third parties
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual transfer pricing and tax computations
• Participate in budgeting process
• Coordinate financial audits and tax returns filings with outside public accounting firms

Qualities that make great candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience and experience in managerial role
• Experience leading the finance team of a trading company or public accounting experience in the financial services (trading entities) industry
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office software, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work