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.
Location: Gurgaon / Bengaluru | Hybrid Work (3 Days From Office).
Role Overview
The Financial Controller will serve as the Finance Head for India while also playing a key role in the financial consolidation, reporting, and accounting for Syfe's international entities in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. This role requires deep expertise in IFRS, end-to-end controllership, and experience working in a Fintech or highly regulated digital financial services environment.
What You'll Do
- India Finance Leadership
- Act as the Finance Head for India, overseeing all financial operations, statutory reporting, and compliance.
- Manage India entity financial statements, audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
- Ensure strong internal controls, risk management, and financial governance.
- Global Financial Consolidation & Reporting
- Lead monthly and quarterly accounting and bookkeeping across India, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
- Deliver accurate and timely management reporting, board packs, and financial analyses.
- Maintain alignment with group accounting policies and IFRS standards.
- Liaise with auditors for group and entity-level audits.
- Multi-Entity Accounting & Process Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day accounting across regions, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
- Strengthen global accounting processes, financial controls, and reporting automation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product launches and assess financial impacts.
- Drive improvements in reconciliations, the chart of accounts, and month-end close timelines.
- Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with the HOD Finance and senior leadership across geographies.
- Serve as the primary finance partner for India and cross-regional teams.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and banking partners.
What We're Looking For
- Must-Have:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience.
- Mandatory Fintech industry experience.
- Strong technical expertise in IFRS, group consolidation, and multi-entity accounting.
- Experience working in a global environment.
- Proven track record in statutory audits, financial reporting, and controllership.
- Preferred:
- Experience in high-growth or scaling environments.
- Exposure to MAS, ASIC, or other APAC regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and automation tools.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing complexity.
- Ability to operate independently and influence key decisions.
- High integrity and commitment to sound financial governance.
Recruiting Process (estimated duration: 4 to 6 weeks)
If your application is shortlisted, please expect:
- Initial screening and fitment (15 min) Recruiter Phone Call.
- Interview 1 ( 60 Min ) - Intro Round With Hiring Manager.
- Interview 2 (60 min) Joint Interview With Internal Panel.
- Interview 3 (60 min) Case study / hands-on problem-solving round.
- Interview 4 (60 min) Leadership and stakeholder alignment discussion.
- Interview 5 (60 min) - Final Round With COO.
- HR Discussion & Culture Fit.
- Background and Reference Checks.
Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
