The posting
Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We are fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic approach to managing money rather than just pushing investment products. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in WealthTech, we are a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management.
The Right Profile
We are hiring a Controller to own the statutory reporting, group consolidation, audit management and regulatory compliance framework for the Syfe Group. This is a senior individual contributor role reporting directly to the Head of Finance, with visibility across all four markets and direct ownership of the processes that underpin the Group's financial integrity.
This role requires someone who is technically excellent, highly organised and can operate with independence. You will be the primary interface with external auditors, regulators and tax authorities across the group.
Key Responsibilities
Group Consolidation
- Lead the monthly and quarterly group consolidation producing accurate, timely group financials
- Own intercompany eliminations, FX translation, and reconciliation of IC balances across all entities
- Drive the group chart of accounts, accounting policy harmonization and consolidation methodology as the group scales
- Produce consolidated management accounts and board-level financial reporting packs
Statutory Reporting & Audit Management
- Own the preparation of statutory financial statements for all group entities
- Manage external audits end-to-end from planning through to signed opinion, including audit committee packs and management representation letters
- Act as the primary point of contact for auditors; co-ordinate across Finance, Legal, Compliance and Operations to ensure timely and accurate audit responses
- Drive year-on-year improvements in audit quality, timeline and findings resolution
Regulatory Reporting & Capital Adequacy
- Own regulatory financial reporting obligations across all jurisdictions
- Lead regulatory correspondence, manage inspection readiness and coordinate with external legal and compliance advisors on regulatory matters
Technical Accounting
- Own technical accounting positions across the group — share-based payments (IFRS 2), financial instruments (IFRS 9), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), leases (IFRS 16)
- Advise on the accounting implications of new products, intercompany arrangements, funding structures and M&A activity
- Prepare technical accounting memos for complex judgements and liaise with auditors on their acceptance
Transfer Pricing & Tax Coordination
- Lead group transfer pricing assessment; maintain intercompany agreements and ensure recharges are properly documented and defensible
- Support tax compliance across SG, HK, AU and India; liaise with local tax advisors and ensure timely filing of corporate tax returns
- Monitor the group's tax position and flag material risks including withholding tax, permanent establishment and CRS/FATCA obligations
Controls & Process
- Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting across the group; lead the remediation of audit findings
- Drive automation of the close process, consolidation and regulatory reporting using AI and finance tooling
- Build and document scalable financial processes as the group grows headcount and geographic footprint
Minimum Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant — CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA Australia or equivalent
- 10+ years post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a group consolidation, Controller or senior statutory reporting role
- Strong technical IFRS/SFRS(I) foundation — particularly revenue recognition, financial instruments and share-based payments
- Hands-on experience managing external audits end-to-end across multiple entities
- Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations across at least two jurisdictions
- Excellent written communication — audit responses, regulatory letters, board papers, technical memos
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a MAS-regulated entity — asset manager, brokerage, digital bank or fintech
- Familiarity with MAS SF(FMR)R capital requirements and regulatory reporting obligations
- Multi-jurisdiction experience across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and/or India
- Exposure to transfer pricing documentation and intercompany recharge frameworks
- Experience using AI tools, automation or finance systems to improve close efficiency
Come As You Are
We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. So we embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all.
Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
