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We are seeking a seasoned Finance Operations professional to lead our Accounts Payable and Staff Claims functions, ensuring timely payments and compliance with policies and regulations.

1. Provide strategic financial advice to departments, offering an end-to-end view of finance processes.
2. Ensure timely vendor payments and resolve long-standing issues in a diligent manner.
3. Review staff claims for policy compliance, upholding the highest standards.
4. Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, guaranteeing accuracy and efficiency.
5. Monitor budget utilization for grants administration, driving informed decision-making.
6. Implement data analytics-driven process improvements, optimizing finance operations.
7. Stay abreast of finance policy updates, aligning with industry standards and regulations.
8. Prepare management and government reports, delivering actionable insights.
9. Enhance accounting systems, implementing projects that drive business value.
10. Collaborate with auditors to ensure seamless audits and compliance checks.

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced, driven and strategic Finance Director to lead Finance Operations for our Singapore and Malaysia entities. This role will manage core finance operations, drive process excellence, and act as a key bridge between finance and other functions. You will work in close partnership with cross-functional teams across Data, Product, Legal, Compliance, and HR to ensure cohesive execution of business and financial strategies. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in financial institutions, and a foundation in Big 4 audit.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Finance Operations & Leadership
Lead daily finance operations, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and month-end close.
Manage and mentor the local finance ops team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and high standards of delivery.
Improve and optimise the month-end closing process.
Review quarterly financial package and coordinate with Group Finance on group reporting requirements.
Prepare finance updates for quarterly board meetings, providing key insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Treasury to manage liquidity, banking, and intercompany transactions.
Collaborate with Tax to ensure compliance with local tax laws, GST filings, and transfer pricing.
Partner with data to drive automation of data extracts to support analytics, and reporting.
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to draft finance documents aligned with business processes, and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance overall effectiveness.
Lead regional finance on ad-hoc company/regional projects.
Audit & Compliance
Liaise with external auditors to manage annual statutory audits and ensure timely completion.
Strengthen and implement robust internal controls to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
Improve documentation of accounting processes to enhance clarity, consistency, and audit readiness.
Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline finance processes and strengthen internal controls.
Drive automation and implement systems that enhance scalability and efficiency.
Act as a change agent to modernize finance operations in line with OKX’s global strategy.
Implement best practices across regional finance operations in alignment with group-wide standards.
Strategic Projects & Ad-Hoc Initiatives
Take ownership of special projects such as new business lines/entities setup, ERP enhancements, internal system improvements, etc., at company's/regional/global levels.
Act as a key finance point-of-contact for regulatory/ financial reporting or internal strategic initiatives.
What We Look For In You:
A good understanding of Crypto industry
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CA is a must and MBA is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in finance operations with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.
Big 4 audit background is required.
Strong background in regulated environments such as financial services.
Solid knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia environment, accounting standards, and tax rules.
Proven ability to drive process improvement and lead cross-functional initiatives, and taking ownership beyond a traditional finance scope
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite), data extraction tools (e.g. Python/SQL), RPA tools (e.g. UiPath) and other reporting tools.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
Flexible-minded, hands-on and able to multi-task
Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
High integrity, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Good command in both spoken and written English, and Chinese Mandarin
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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Location: Central

Working Hours:Mon – Fri: 9am to 6pm

Salary: Up to $5,000 per month

Job Description:

• 1. Financial Leadership & Stewardship

• Lead the full spectrum of finance functions — accounting, budgeting, cash flow, reserves, financial reporting, and audit.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, grantor requirements, and internal controls.
• Safeguard organisational assets through sound risk management and policy development.

2. Budgeting & Planning

• Develop annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Monitor performance, analyse variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advise leadership on funding scenarios, cost efficiency, and resource allocation.

3. Reporting & Board Engagement

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Present financial results and key metrics to the Board and Finance Committee, translating complex data into clear insights.
• Support strategic decisions with scenario modelling and trend analysis.

4. Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of two finance staff.
• Build capacity, streamline processes, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

5. External Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with external auditors, government agencies, donors, and grant administrators.
• Ensure timely submission of audited accounts, grant reports, and compliance documents.s.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and charity sector compliance preferred
• Singaporeans only.

About Libeara

Libeara is a Standard Chartered Ventures incubated tokenisation platform that makes financial assets more efficient, accessible, and mobile. We take existing institutional financial instruments and innovate upon them by leveraging blockchain technology. Our goal is to provide a seamless and secure platform for the tokenisation of assets, enabling individuals and institutions to participate in digital asset ownership.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Lead / CFO to oversee Libeara's financial operations, controls, and strategy. This role will play a key part in ensuring financial integrity, managing accounting processes, and driving sound financial decision-making across the business. You will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the company's financial direction, oversee accounting and control processes, manage tax compliance, and provide strategic financial insights to support growth.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, deep understanding of local and regional tax matters, and experience supporting growing fintech or technology ventures through scale-up.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support the company's strategic and operational goals

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for decision-making and cost optimisation

• Evaluate business initiatives, investment proposals, and new product opportunities from a financial perspective

• Support fundraising, financial modelling, and capital planning activities

• Represent finance in leadership discussion and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and management team

Accounting, Reporting & Control

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities

• Review financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)

• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and documentation for audit readiness

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, governance processes, and accounting standards compliance

• Manage external audits and relationships with professional advisors

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee all tax-related matters including corporate income tax, GST, and withholding tax

• Liaise with tax agents and advisors to ensure timely filings and compliance with local tax regulations

• Support tax planning and structure optimisation as the company expands into other markets

• Keep abreast of regulatory and accounting changes to ensure continuous compliance

Cashflow & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure operational efficiency

• Oversee payments, payroll coordination, and vendor disbursements according to internal approval policies

• Implement financial controls for expenses, credit risk, and cash handling

• Evaluate financing options and manage banking relationships

Governance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity

• Lead periodic financial reviews and variance analyses to identify risks and improvement areas

• Ensure all finance processes and documentation meet audit, regulatory, and data integrity standards

People & Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor finance staff or outsourced partners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

• Work closely with HR, Legal, and Operations teams on payroll, procurement, and contract reviews

• Promote financial discipline and accountability across the organisation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA / CA / ACCA preferred

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit, including at least 3 years in a lead or managerial role

• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting standards (SFRS), corporate tax, and regulatory compliance

• Proven experience implementing financial controls and driving process improvements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and thrive in a fast-growing environment

The CompanyOur client is fast growing MNC leading in the engineering and infrastructure sector. They are the rising star with global expansion and projects across global markets including APAC, Europe and US.

With Singapore being the global HQ with continuous growing plan across the region, they are currently recruiting for a US Regional Finance Lead to oversee the US projects with both project controlling and finance controllership responsibilities.

The Role

Reporting to Global Finance Director based in Singapore, you will be leading team of 2 and covering the project growth in US market. On top of which, you will be working closely with the regional finance project leaders to monitor the revenue recognition progress and cashflow projection. And you will be also in charge of the monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting and working with tax consultants and external auditors for group reporting matters. Most interestingly, you may act as a technical finance advisor for new entities acquisition projects in the region. This role will be based in US Florida and open for candidates who are open for relocation or returning to US.

Your profile

To be a successful candidate, you must be

• A qualified accountant with a Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• Minimum years of progressive experience in finance project controlling
• Prior audit background in Big 4 will be a plus
• Relevant industry in Engineering/Projects/Infrastructure/Construction is preferred
• Must possess the capability to work in matrix environment and partnering with various functions in remote locations
• Additionally, strong communication skills are required to drive business partnering and must be able to influence business stakeholders
• Must be open to be based in US Florida

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number EH , by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Robert Half International Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: E | EA Licence No.: 07C5595 | Elaine Huang Xiaoyi EA Registration no.: R

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The Company

A leading multinational in the project engineering and EPC sector, committed to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across global markets. As part of its strategic expansion in the Americas, the company is seeking a seasoned and visionary Regional Finance Leader to join its regional leadership team.

The Role

Serving as a strategic financial partner, you will drive financial performance, compliance, and transformation across the Americas. This role will oversee regional financial strategy, operations, and systems while building and leading a high-performing finance team.

Your responsibilities include the following:

Regional Financial Strategy & Management

• Develop and execute regional financial strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Manage P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow to ensure financial health.
• Adapt global financial processes (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) to regional needs.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Strategic Finance Partnering

• Partner with the Regional Leader to support business growth and location strategy.
• Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives.
• Support investment decisions and project performance assessments.

Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory financial and tax regulations.
• Lead accounting and management reporting functions.
• Implement strong internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.

Treasury & Banking Operations

• Establish banking partnerships and manage regional banking relationships.
• Explore local financing options in coordination with global treasury.

Team Development & Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing regional finance team.
• Identify capability gaps and implement development strategies.

Project Controlling & ERP Implementation

• Implement global project controlling standards.
• Lead ERP rollout and digitization of finance processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR on compensation planning and workforce strategy.
• Partner with regional leaders to drive financial performance.

Global Finance Contribution

• Work with global finance leaders to refine processes and systems.
• Share best practices and participate in global initiatives.

Performance Metrics

• Budget Variance Percentage
• EBITDA Margin
• Cash Conversion Cycle
• Compliance Rate
• Forecast Accuracy
• ERP Implementation Success
• Employee Engagement Score
• Financial Structure Implementation Progress

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive financial leadership in the EPC sector.
• At least 3 years in a senior finance role within a multinational organization.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, project controlling, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of country-specific accounting standards within the Americas.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of motivating teams and fostering collaboration.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; strong grasp of data management and reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support regional operations and business development.

Join the team

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization solving complex infrastructure challenges.
• Lead regional finance transformation with global impact.
• Collaborate with a diverse and innovative leadership team.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE , by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Robert Half International Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: E | EA Licence no.: 07C5595 | Serene Tan Ing Shiern EA Registration no.: R

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Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

The Finance Team Lead is responsible for leading a team in resource planning, analysis, and reporting, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis. The role also involves providing finance business partnering support to faculties, enhancing internal controls, managing gift finance, and ensuring the integration and improvement of financial systems and processes. The finance lead will collaborate with faculty and central management, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain accurate financial records and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Resource Planning, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Plan annual budgets and prepare financial forecasts and variance reports.
• Prepare cost-benefit and profitability analysis and simulations for programmes/projects.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics for cost/overall performance tracking.
• Allocate the budget to faculties and departments. Prepare the Faculty/Department's annual/quarterly/monthly financial positions for management review.
• Devise and monitor cost-effective and efficient data accumulation systems/processes to provide appropriate costing information to management.
• Support long-term financial projection to aid in strategic planning.

Finance Business Partnering Support to Faculties:

• Provide finance business partnering support to faculty. Enhance finance business partnering capabilities within faculties.
• Assist faculty and central management in reviewing faculty budgets and resource allocation.
• Drive finance functional synergies across faculties.
• Provide support on financial matters that are not centralized (e.g., assisting with withholding tax matters).

Internal Controls:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in workflows to achieve greater efficiency.
• Review business processes and accounting frameworks to strengthen internal controls and accountability.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.

Gift Finance:

• Ensure timely receipt and recording of donations and matching grants.
• Plan for the utilization of donated funds in accordance with donors' specifications.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting as needed.

Systems and Processes:

• Maintain and ensure that the Faculty/Department's satellite sub-systems (if any) are properly integrated with the University's ERP systems.
• Continuously provide insights and requirements, and actively participate in or drive projects to support the central team in improving systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and above in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. CPA, CFA is a plus.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance with a focus in financial planning, strategy development and analysis experience.
• Experience in people management is preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities. Communicates in a clear, succinct, organized and convincing manner.
• Independent, resourceful, and able to work collaboratively with business stakeholders.
• Strong project and change management skillsets, including the ability to coordinate and balance multiple workstreams in time-sensitive environment, under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in using data analytics and technology tools to deliver FP&A outcomes.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS, business processes and controls.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Finance

Department : Faculty Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 27981

Job description

Interim Finance Lead (Confidential) — Pre-IPO Restructuring, Carve‑Outs, Audit Readiness

Location: Hong Kong / Singapore / Remote

Why this mandate

Confidential, high‑growth fintech preparing for investor DD and audit completion ahead of a pre‑IPO pathway; seeking a part‑time/interim finance leader to deliver carve‑out financials, restructuring documentation, and auditor management on a 3–6 month horizon.

Your mission

• Own carve‑out financials under IFRS/GAAP, accounting policy memos, disclosure packs, and opening balance sheet for the new structure.
• Lead audit readiness: PBC list ownership, data room build, diligence Q&A, weekly cadence with auditors and counsel; drive to clean opinion.
• Execute restructuring documentation: entity rationalisation, intercompany mapping, controls remediation plan, and handover runbook.
  Report to founders/board with KPI dashboard, risks, and critical path to audit sign‑off.

What you bring

• CPA/ACCA with Big 4 audit background; 12+ years in carve‑outs, consolidations, and IPO/RTO audit readiness.
• Proven auditor management and technical accounting depth (IFRS), plus program governance under time pressure.
  Precision in documentation and cross‑functional coordination with legal and tax.

Engagement and compensation

• Part‑time/contract, 2–3 days per week average for 3–6 months; remote‑friendly across HK/SG/MY with periodic on‑site as needed.
  Market retainer with optional capped milestone bonus tied to audit completion; no proceeds‑linked fees.

How to express interest

Email a concise CV plus a 1–2 page snapshot of relevant carve‑out/audit projects, including availability window and preferred base location. Confidential inquiries only.

Overview
About Libeara
Libeara is a Standard Chartered Ventures incubated tokenisation platform that makes financial assets more efficient, accessible, and mobile. We take existing institutional financial instruments and innovate upon them by leveraging blockchain technology. Our goal is to provide a seamless and secure platform for the tokenisation of assets, enabling individuals and institutions to participate in digital asset ownership.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Finance Lead / CFO to oversee Libeara’s financial operations, controls, and strategy. This role will play a key part in ensuring financial integrity, managing accounting processes, and driving sound financial decision-making across the business. You will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the company’s financial direction, oversee accounting and control processes, manage tax compliance, and provide strategic financial insights to support growth.
The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, deep understanding of local and regional tax matters, and experience supporting growing fintech or technology ventures through scale-up.
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support the company’s strategic and operational goals
Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for decision-making and cost optimisation
Evaluate business initiatives, investment proposals, and new product opportunities from a financial perspective
Support fundraising, financial modelling, and capital planning activities
Represent finance in leadership discussion and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and management team
Accounting, Reporting & Control
Oversee all day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities
Review financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)
Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and documentation for audit readiness
Implement and maintain strong internal controls, governance processes, and accounting standards compliance
Manage external audits and relationships with professional advisors
Taxation & Compliance
Oversee all tax-related matters including corporate income tax, GST, and withholding tax
Liaise with tax agents and advisors to ensure timely filings and compliance with local tax regulations
Support tax planning and structure optimisation as the company expands into other markets
Keep abreast of regulatory and accounting changes to ensure continuous compliance
Cashflow & Treasury Management
Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure operational efficiency
Oversee payments, payroll coordination, and vendor disbursements according to internal approval policies
Implement financial controls for expenses, credit risk, and cash handling
Evaluate financing options and manage banking relationships
Governance & Risk Management
Develop and maintain internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
Lead periodic financial reviews and variance analyses to identify risks and improvement areas
Ensure all finance processes and documentation meet audit, regulatory, and data integrity standards
People & Collaboration
Supervise and mentor finance staff or outsourced partners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Work closely with HR, Legal, and Operations teams on payroll, procurement, and contract reviews
Promote financial discipline and accountability across the organisation
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA / CA / ACCA preferred
5 to 8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit, including at least 3 years in a lead or managerial role
Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting standards (SFRS), corporate tax, and regulatory compliance
Proven experience implementing financial controls and driving process improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and thrive in a fast-growing environment
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