VP of Finance Compliance

MiRXES Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading molecular diagnostic company in Singapore is seeking a Vice President of Finance Compliance to oversee financial regulatory compliance and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in finance, compliance, and a solid understanding of HKEX Listing Rules. This senior role involves working closely with the CFO, General Counsel, and auditors, ensuring best practices in financial governance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of leadership experience in finance, compliance, or audit roles.
• Direct experience with HKEX reporting and compliance.
• Familiarity with IFRS or HKFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company’s financial regulatory compliance and internal controls.
• Design, implement, and monitor financial compliance frameworks.
• Conduct trainings on HKEX disclosure obligations.

Skills

Finance expertise

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Internal controls proficiency

Leadership ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HKICPA/ACCA/CPA equivalent

Job description

MiRXES is a Singapore-headquartered molecular diagnostic company with R&D, manufacturing, and clinical lab operations in Singapore, USA, Japan, and China. We specialize in microRNA technologies and the development, manufacturing, and provision of diagnostic test kits and clinical services. Our mission is to enable early disease detection and provide insights for better patient care by harnessing the power of microRNA to augment traditional testing. Our vision is to be the world’s leading developer and provider of accurate, actionable, and affordable microRNA-powered diagnostic tests.

Job Location: Tukang Innovation Drive

Job Summary

The Vice President of Finance Compliance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s financial regulatory compliance, internal controls, and public reporting obligations in accordance with the rules and requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), and applicable financial standards. This position ensures that the company meets its continuing obligations as a listed entity, maintains a robust control environment over financial disclosures, and upholds best practices in financial governance and risk management.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and working closely with the General Counsel, Company Secretary, and external auditors, the VP of Finance Compliance will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial compliance frameworks.

The role also serves as a key liaison with regulators, ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial disclosures, and supports the board and audit committee in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is a qualified finance professional with deep expertise in HKEX Listing Rules, public company reporting, and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). Experience in IPO readiness or post-IPO governance is highly desirable.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Leadership Experience of 5-10 years

• Proven track record in finance, compliance, or audit roles within listed companies or Big 4 advisory firms
• Minimum 3 years of leadership in financial regulatory compliance, ideally with direct HKEX reporting experience
• Experience liaising with HKEX, SFC (Securities and Futures Commission), and IRD (Inland Revenue Department) is essential
• Familiarity with HKEX Listing Rules

2. Cross-functional collaboration

• Comfortable working alongside the CFO, General Counsel, Company Secretary, Investor Relations, and Audit Committee
• Able to bridge finance, legal, and governance requirements — particularly in matters like insider training, blackout periods, and disclosure control

3. Disclosure Controls & Financial Governance

• Maintain robust internal control systems to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Own compliance with:
• IFRS or HKFRS standards
• Oversee insider lists, blackout periods, and compliance with Model Code for Securities Transactions (Appendix 10)

4. Risk Management & Controls Framework

• Design and monitor the internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Lead compliance reviews of related party transactions and notifiable transactions (Ch. 14/14A compliance)
• Ensure documentation and disclosure around guarantees, pledges, off-balance-sheet arrangements

5. Training and Stakeholder Management

• Conduct regular training for finance staff, senior executives, and directors on HKEX disclosure obligations
• Develop disclosure manuals and insider dealing policies

• Qualified accountant (HKICPA/ACCA/CPA equivalent)
• Previously served as Head of Compliance, Director of Financial Control, or worked in Big 4 transaction advisory/audit teams
• Direct involvement in at least one HKEX IPO and 3–5 years managing continuing obligations for a listed entity
• Familiarity with listing requirements in both Hong Kong and international exchanges (if dual-listed)

We appreciate your interest in the above-mentioned position, however, due to overwhelming response, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role will be based at 2 Tukang Innovation Grove, #09-02 JTC MedTech Hub Singapore 618305.