Airwallex: Manager, Finance - APAC (Singapore)

Role Overview

Airwallex is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join our APAC Finance team in Singapore. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial health and compliance of our APAC entities. As the APAC Finance Manager, you will take full ownership of financial reporting, local audit, and tax requirements. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Product, and Operations, to drive continuous improvement and support the company's growth initiatives.

This is an individual contributor role that offers a unique opportunity to be a financial architect for our inorganic growth (M&A) and to partner with our APAC regulatory and licensing team to expand our APAC footprint. If you are a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative finance professional with a passion for driving excellence, we encourage you to apply.

A Day in the Life

As the Manager, Finance - APAC, your day will be dynamic and multifaceted. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Monthly Reporting: You'll start your day by reviewing journal entries, balance sheets, and P&L statements to ensure accuracy before submission to the FP&A team. This involves meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Audit and Tax: A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to coordinating and leading financial statement audits and tax filings. This includes liaising with external auditors and advisors to resolve any issues and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Process Improvement: You'll be actively involved in driving improvement projects within the Controllership team. This may involve enabling new products in our reporting structure, standardizing processes, and driving efficiencies to help Airwallex's controllership function grow and mature.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: You'll collaborate closely with product and business teams to provide finance support for new product developments. This includes analyzing financial data, providing insights, and ensuring that new products are integrated seamlessly into our reporting structure.
• M&A and Regulatory Support: You'll support M&A initiatives and regulatory and licensing undertakings. This may involve conducting financial due diligence, preparing financial models, and working with legal and compliance teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Team Meetings: Participating in team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, share updates, and collaborate with other team members to solve complex problems.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Conducting ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and provide insights to management.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global financial hub and a strategic location for Airwallex's APAC operations. It offers a vibrant business environment, a highly skilled workforce, and a stable regulatory framework. Singapore's central location in Southeast Asia provides easy access to other key markets in the region, making it an ideal base for expanding our APAC footprint. Furthermore, Singapore's commitment to innovation and technology aligns with Airwallex's vision of building the future of global finance.

Career Path

At Airwallex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As the Manager, Finance - APAC, you can expect a clear career path that allows you to advance your skills and expertise. Potential career paths include:

• Senior Finance Manager: After demonstrating strong performance and leadership skills, you can advance to a Senior Finance Manager role, where you will take on more responsibility for managing the APAC finance team.
• Finance Director: With continued growth and development, you can progress to a Finance Director role, where you will be responsible for overseeing all finance functions in the APAC region.
• Controller: For individuals with a strong focus on controllership and financial reporting, a potential career path could lead to a Controller position, where you would be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial statements.
• VP of Finance: Ultimately, with extensive experience and leadership, you could aspire to become the VP of Finance for the APAC region, where you will play a key role in shaping the company's financial strategy.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary range for the Manager, Finance - APAC role in Singapore is $120,000 to $180,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to a competitive salary, Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee stock options
• Professional development budget
• Company-sponsored events and activities

Airwallex Culture

At Airwallex, we are building the future of global finance. Our culture is based on the following principles:

• Customer Obsession: We always put our customers first and strive to provide them with the best possible experience.
• Innovation: We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and looking for new and innovative ways to solve problems.
• Collaboration: We work together as a team to achieve our goals.
• Ownership: We take ownership of our work and are accountable for our results.
• Growth: We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the Manager, Finance - APAC role, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and skills, and explain why you are a good fit for Airwallex.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the key responsibilities of the Manager, Finance - APAC role? The key responsibilities include financial reporting, audit, tax, process improvement, collaboration with product and business teams, and support for M&A and regulatory initiatives.
2. What qualifications are required for this role? The qualifications include 6+ years of finance experience, Big Four experience preferred, strong understanding of financial reporting standards, and proven ability to drive process improvements.
3. What is the salary range for this role? The estimated salary range is $120,000 to $180,000 USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
4. What benefits does Airwallex offer? Airwallex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, employee stock options, and professional development opportunities.
5. What is the company culture like at Airwallex? Airwallex has a customer-obsessed, innovative, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.
6. What opportunities are there for career growth at Airwallex? Airwallex is committed to providing employees with opportunities for growth and development, with potential career paths including Senior Finance Manager, Finance Director, and VP of Finance.
7. How does Airwallex support employee development? Airwallex supports employee development through professional development budgets, mentorship programs, and opportunities to work on challenging and impactful projects.
8. What is the work-life balance like at Airwallex? Airwallex values work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to support employees' needs.
9. What is the interview process like at Airwallex? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, followed by several rounds of interviews with hiring managers and team members.
10. Does Airwallex offer relocation assistance for this role? Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, depending on their circumstances.