Finance & Accounting Associate

About Syfe
Syfe is a digital investment platform with a mission to empower people to grow their wealth for a better future. Built on the pillars of advice, access and innovation, we cater to the full spectrum of an individual's wealth needs across diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and a state-of-the-art brokerage.
The Syfe team combines world-class financial expertise with best in-class technology talent. Excellence in execution is in our DNA and we offer equity ownership to all employees regardless of seniority and designation.
We are regulated by the financial authorities across Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. In Singapore alone, where we are headquartered, over 100,000 investors trust Syfe to grow their wealth.
Since its founding, Syfe has raised US$79 million from world-class investors. The company has won multiple awards including Wealth Management Fintech of the Year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards, as well as being recognized as one of the Top LinkedIn Startups in Singapore.
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We are looking to hire an Finance & Accounting Associate who will be responsible for supporting the current Finance team in handling business expansion and enhancing financial reporting and processes. Reporting to the Assistant Finance Manager, you will be supporting Finance operations across the region and be involved in ad-hoc projects for the team.
**Location**: Singapore

**Responsibilities**:
Support in month-end Group reporting and closing activities to ensure completeness of all transactions.
Perform reconciliation of bank, vendor & other statements & balances.
Support Assistant Finance Manager in various compliance requirements and regulatory filings for the Group and subsidiaries.
Prepare for audit activities including audit reconciliation and deliverables, and acquire a deeper understanding of our financial review processes.
Liaise with service providers, external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretary, local tax and government authorities where required.
Support process improvement and system enhancement projects as needed.
Take on ad-hoc projects, and broaden your skill sets and perspectives on our financial operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting.
2-4 years working experience in maintaining full set of accounts.
Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, common accounting and tax practices, internal controls.
A responsible team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets).
Preferred Qualifications
Self-starter - high energy levels and positive learning attitude.
Ability to handle a varied and diverse workload, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and a high degree of attention to detail and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
Passionate, dependable and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Prior experience in audit or in a start-up is a plus.
Possess or pursuing a qualified professional certification. (i.e. ACCA/SCAQ/CPA/ICAEW).
**You will thrive at Syfe if**:
You take initiative, act with drive and lead with an owner's mindset.
You prefer open communication, remain humble and see feedback as a tool for personal and professional development.
You flourish in a fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, where ambiguity is an opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking and growth-oriented mindset.
**Recruiting Process (estimated duration**: 3 to 5 weeks)
Virtual introductory call with our Talent Acquisition Partner (15 min)
Virtual interview with the Hiring Manager (30 min)
Onsite technical assessment & interview (90 min)
Onsite interview with our COO and relevant stakeholders (45 min)
Background and Reference Checks