Regional Fintech Finance Controller - Growth & Compliance

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a senior finance leader to oversee the entire finance function for a fast-growing APAC fintech. You will manage month-end close, group reporting and statutory accounting across multiple entities, while partnering with senior leadership on profitability and scale.

Ideal candidates hold a recognized accountancy qualification and have 6+ years of finance experience, including fintech/payments and multi-entity exposure, with a track record of leadership and regulatory

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 6+ years of finance experience, ideally with Big 4 Audit and commercial experience within payments.
• Proven ownership of full financial close processes and statutory audits.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting and working across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, reporting and compliance requirements.
• Prior team leadership or people management experience.
• Experience within fintech, payments, financial services or other regulated industries is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial control, including month-end close, group reporting and statutory accounting across multiple entities.
• Manage merchant settlement, payment reconciliations and financial controls, ensuring accuracy across high-volume transaction environments.
• Oversee safeguarding processes, regulatory reporting and compliance obligations across regulated jurisdictions.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors and corporate service providers, ensuring timely completion of all statutory requirements.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to provide insights on profitability, pricing, unit economics and business performance.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and finance transformation projects to support business scalability.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small finance operations team while maintaining exceptionally high standards of accuracy and governance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Regulatory reporting

Financial controls

Reconciliations

Team leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Payments/fintech experience

Education

CA/ ACCA/ CPA

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a senior finance leader to oversee the entire finance function for a fast-growing APAC fintech. You will manage month-end close, group reporting and statutory accounting across multiple entities, while partnering with senior leadership on profitability and scale.

Ideal candidates hold a recognized accountancy qualification and have 6+ years of finance experience, including fintech/payments and multi-entity exposure, with a track record of leadership and regulatory