Regional Controller, South Asia

Company Description
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.
Job Description
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We're seeking a Regional Controller,South Asia to join our finance team in Hyderabad, India

If you've got Financial Services experience in Statutory GAAP (iGAAP), Financial Reporting (IFRS/US GAAP), Controlling, Regulatory (FEMA), and Tax Compliance, and are eager to contribute as a Finance Business Partner leveraging your technical finance skills combined with Commercial Finance acumen for one of the fastest-growing FinTech companies, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Compliance Oversight: Collaborate with the APAC Head of Finance, other Finance Managers, and Regional Controllers to ensure robust compliance with accounting, regulatory, and tax requirements in the South Asia region. Your expertise in local iGAAP (IFRS/US GAAP) will be crucial in guiding Wise's financial strategy and operations.
• Audit & Regulatory Management: Oversee local audits, manage relationships with outsourced firms, and ensure financial regulatory compliance across the South Asia region.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Act as the primary Finance contact for the South Asia Regional Expansion, Banking, Compliance, Product, and People Teams. Ensure that new entities, products, and legislative changes are financially sound and optimized for growth.
• System & Process Optimization: Partner with the Finance Product team and Group Accounting to align systems, controls, and processes with regional needs, ensuring clarity and effective change management.
• Financial Reporting Accuracy: Conduct thorough monthly and quarterly reviews of financial statements to ensure accuracy and integrity for your assigned entities.

Qualifications
About you:

• You're an experienced finance professional with a background in financial controlling, audit, advisory, or management accounting, ideally within Banking, FinTech, or financial services.
• You possess a deep understanding of Statutory GAAP in India, IFRS, and US GAAP, strong accounting principles, and proven expertise in financial reporting, processes, and controls specific to India and the broader South Asia region.
• You are skilled in data analysis, adept at improving controls and internal processes, and capable of managing complex stakeholder groups (including the Board, Auditors, Advisors, and Government Authorities).
• As a finance business partner, you excel at providing commercial insights, supporting strategic decisions, and aligning with business strategy.
• You thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment, collaborating effectively with various teams on projects and ad-hoc requests.
• You are a self-starter, detail-oriented, and comfortable with uncertainty, able to organize your work with minimal guidance.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role based in Hyderabad, India, and is not a remote position.

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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