Junior Controller

Own the full accounting cycle for multiple entities across multiple countries, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end/year-end close.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with SFRS/IFRS (and US GAAP where applicable).

Maintain a clean, well-documented chart of accounts and ensure the integrity of financial records and reconciliations.

Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury operations.

Handle GST filings, corporate tax, and statutory reporting with IRAS and ACRA, coordinating with external tax agents as needed.

Manage the annual audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

Design and enforce internal controls, finance policies, and approval workflows appropriate for a scaling startup.

Oversee payroll, CPF contributions, and employee expense processes.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-runway planning; proactively flag risks.

Partner with founders and department leads on spend, unit economics, and vendor contracts.

Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline close, reporting, and reconciliation, continuously improving finance operations.

Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due-diligence requests as the company grows.

5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, ideally in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; CA (Singapore), ACCA, or CPA qualification highly preferred.

Strong working knowledge of accounting standards—SFRS and IFRS; exposure to US GAAP is an advantage—as well as GST, corporate tax, and Singapore statutory requirements.

External or internal audit experience (e.g., from a public accounting firm or leading the audit process in-house).

Proven ability to design, implement, and enforce internal controls and finance processes from scratch.

Hands-on experience running a full set of accounts independently.

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or NetSuite) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Comfortable with ambiguity, able to prioritise, and happy to be both strategic and hands-on.

Open to AI tools and eager to leverage them for efficiency.

Exposure to or interest in Web3, crypto, or digital-asset accounting is a strong plus (nice to have, not required).

Excellent attention to detail, ownership mindset, and clear communication.