Regional Finance Manager

KAIROS GLOBAL SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing financial technology firm is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to enhance their financial operations. This role involves preparing financial reports, providing analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating with business units across the region. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, have substantial experience, and a keen understanding of fintech operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a regional role.
• Solid understanding of IFRS/local GAAP.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the region.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate financial reports for regional entities.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and tax regulations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/ACCA

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is a rapidly growing financial technology firm transforming the way individuals and businesses access financial services. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and customer experience, they are expanding across the region and are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to strengthen their financial operations and support strategic growth. They are located in the Central Business District area.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for regional entities.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis to support business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor key financial metrics, variances, and trends, and present insights to leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for the region.
• Work closely with business units to align financial plans with operational goals.
• Track financial performance against budgets and forecast projections.
• Ensure full compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations, and audit requirements in all markets under scope.
• Coordinate with local finance teams or outsourced partners across multiple jurisdictions.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Act as a strategic partner to regional GMs, product heads, and operations teams.
• Provide financial advice and models to support new product launches, pricing strategies, and market entry assessments.
• Assist in evaluating investment opportunities and financial risks.
• Streamline financial processes and enhance internal controls across regional operations.
• Leverage fintech tools and automation to improve reporting speed and accuracy.
• Support ERP implementation or upgrades as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a regional role, ideally within fintech or tech.
• Solid understanding of IFRS/local GAAP, regional tax regimes, and financial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and agile mindset.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the region.

EA Licence No: 23S1615