Head of Finance

The Head of Finance role within a fast-growing securities entity requires expertise in accounting, finance and treasury to lead financial operations and strategy. This position involves overseeing financial planning, consolidation, reporting, and regulatory compliance to support the group's business growth. This role reports to the local CEO and the Group CFO.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, including financial reporting, regulatory reporting, expense control, tax, treasury.
• Ensure the capital adequacy is in compliance with local financial regulations and standards.
• Lead and build a local finance team to handle, financial reporting, management reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the financial control function of the entity.
• Support regional and group finance reporting requirements.
• Monitor treasury management and cash activities, including cash movement, liquidity and financial planning to support the company’s expansion
• Monitor daily liquid capital adequacy ratio and preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Manage financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee cash flow management and optimizing financial performance.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team to enhance productivity and skills.
• Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures.
• System development, devise user requirement, UAT for systems
• Collaborating with other departments to align financial goals with business objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least 10 years solid experience in audit and securities firms and knowledge in financial industry products
• Degree Holder in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards
• In-depth knowledge and experience in handling local capital adequacy rules is a MUST.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong sense of business acumen, analytical, communication and reporting skills;
• Mature, agile and demonstrate a positive mindset
• Proficiency in computer literacy, ERP platforms, open-minded mindset in embracing AI, new-gen accounting and control system
• Attention to details, well-organized
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Good command in both spoken & written English is a MUST. Mandarin speaking is an advantage.