Head of Finance

XENDIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Singapore seeks a Finance and Accounting leader to oversee the finance team and drive automation initiatives. This hands-on role involves strategic leadership, managing audits, and developing financial strategies to support growth. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in finance, especially in rapid growth stages, and is familiar with the payments and fintech sectors. The company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, with 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in payments, fintech, or technology industry.
• Demonstrated ability to implement successful financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Finance Organization across multiple markets.
• Oversee group audits and ensure timely completion.
• Drive automation initiatives in financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

CPA (desirable)

Job description

Xendit provides payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. We process payments, power marketplaces, disburse payroll and loans, provide KYC solutions, prevent fraud, and help businesses grow exponentially. We serve our customers by providing a suite of world‑class APIs, eCommerce platform integrations, and easy to use applications for individual entrepreneurs, SMEs, and enterprises alike.

Our main focus is building the most advanced payment rails for Southeast Asia, with a clear goal in mind — to make payments across and within SEA simple, secure and easy for everyone. We serve thousands of businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational enterprises, and process millions of transactions monthly. We’ve been growing rapidly since our inception in 2015, onboarding hundreds of new customers every month, and backed by global top-10 VCs. We’re proud to be featured on among the fastest growing companies by Y-Combinator.

About the Job

You will be leading Xendit Group’s Finance and Accounting department, overseeing several areas such as Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Internal Audit and Tax. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires someone who is able to support both high‑level complex accounting and finance responsibilities as well as not being afraid to dive into the details on a day‑to‑day basis.

You will be working closely with the CEO and COO as part of the executive team, as well as manage the current team of +40 in the finance org in different countries from junior to senior level. In addition, as part of the business partnering responsibilities, you will work closely with the Corporate Development (M&A), Finance Operations, Sales and Marketing senior management as well as the Engineering team to drive efficiency and potential cost savings plus other business leaders.

This includes, but is not limited to, functions such as: accounting, audits, tax compliance, managing an ERP implementation and automation initiatives, month‑end closing processes, monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, long‑range planning, business partnering, modeling, return on investment analysis and other value added financial analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting, with at least 3-5 years of leading a finance org and taken a company through a rapid growth stage
• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred; Master’s degree preferred, CPA desirable
• Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications in this field is highly desirable
• Regional experience in Southeast Asia (bonus if you have US experience as well)
• Experience in payments, fintech or technology industry and start up market expansion
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies

Essential Skills

• Ability to pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
• Ability to work in a self‑directed and remote environment
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature
• Excellent analysis and problem‑solving skills
• Strong process improvement and automation mindset, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions
• Structured and clear communication within team and cross‑team
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self‑scheduling, and follow‑up
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Able to work independently as an individual contributor, but also be able to lead a team as we grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in finance process efficiency, automations, cost management, and financial controls
• Been on the acquiring side of M&A
• Involvement/experience in raising capital is a plus

Responsibilities

Main priorities

• Lead and scale Finance Organization: oversee Accounting, FP&A, Audit, and Finance Automation across multiple markets. Scale Finance Organization and support new market expansions by optimizing current resources and driving efficiency.
• Oversee group audits and ensure timely completion within six months of year‑end, with minimal or no audit adjustments.
• Drive finance Automation: lead automation initiatives in reconciliation, financial reporting, and billing to enhance accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Enhance cash flow and working capital: improve cash conversion and AR days
• Strengthen FP&A: redesign FP&A processes, automate management reporting, and empower budget owners with financial insights. Lead end‑to‑end financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Provide strategic leadership: partner with senior management to translate financial insights into strategic actions that drive growth, profitability, and long‑term value creation.

Other responsibilities

• M&A and capital strategy: collaborate closely with the M&A team on capital planning, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
• Treasury and liquidity management: work in partnership with Treasury and Finance Operations to ensure effective liquidity, funding, and cash flow management.
• IPO and Corporate Development Readiness: support the company’s long‑term IPO readiness and related financial transformation initiatives.
• Enterprise‑wide support: lead finance‑related components of organization‑wide initiatives, including post‑merger integrations (PMI) and other strategic projects.