Assistant Finance Controller

About Thunes Thunes is the Smart Superhighway for money movement around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ Network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, via more than 350 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house Smart Treasury Management Platform and Fortress Compliance Infrastructure, ensuring Members of the Network receive unrivalled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 12 locations, including Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Sao Paulo and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/ About the role Reporting to the APAC Regional Controller, this role will be based in Singapore. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions and accounting records in compliance with relevant accounting standards (applicable local GAAP for local reporting and IFRS for group reporting). This role supports global finance and accounting operations in creating and maintaining procedures, assisting in implementing policies, systems, and programs, and actively optimizing processes within a rapidly evolving Fintech environment Key Responsibilities Financial Operations Ensure compliance with relevant external regulations (including, but not limited to, regulatory monitoring and reporting, and statutory filing) and company policies Collaborate closely with the Accounting Operations team covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, product accounting, and expense management Implement and maintain robust internal controls Compliance Reporting and Monitoring Coordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors Responsible for FS preparation In charge and oversee the audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit requirements of the assigned entities/region Implement audit recommendations and improvements in financial processes Partner with Legal and Regulatory teams to understand compliance reporting and monitoring obligations, and ensure compliance Ensure timely and accurate regulatory and other statutory compliance reporting/filing Team Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights Collaborate with FP&A and other stakeholders to achieve financial goals Financial Reporting Drive the completion of accounting close, account reconciliations, flux reporting Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (for both group and local reporting) and company policies Provide accurate and timely financial information to management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making Professional Experience/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is a plus Proven experience in Accounting, Audit, and Finance, with at least 4 years in a similar role Experience in one of the Big 4 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and accounting practices (IFRS, US GAAP) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite, and financial software (Oracle) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills