Finance Head India

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 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.