Finance Operations Director

2 Months ago • 12 Years + • Finance

Job Summary

Job Description

The Finance Operations Director will lead finance operations for the Singapore and Malaysia entities. Responsibilities include managing core finance operations, driving process excellence, and acting as a bridge between finance and other functions. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the execution of business and financial strategies, with a focus on financial institutions and a foundation in Big 4 audit. Key duties include overseeing daily finance operations, mentoring the finance team, improving the month-end closing process, preparing financial updates for board meetings, and coordinating with Group Finance on reporting requirements. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for collaborating with treasury, tax, and data teams. Further responsibilities include audit and compliance, operational excellence, and strategic projects. This role requires a deep understanding of the crypto industry and the local accounting standards.
Must have:
  • CA certification is a must and MBA is preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years finance operations experience.
  • Big 4 audit background is required.
  • Strong background in financial services
Good to have:
  • Good understanding of Crypto industry
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, data extraction tools, and reporting tools.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Perks:
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and education subsidy
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Job Details

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.
 
OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
 
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.
 
OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
 

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, driven and strategic Finance Director to lead Finance Operations for our Singapore and Malaysia entities This role will manage core finance operations, drive process excellence, and act as a key bridge between finance and other functions. You will work in close partnership with cross-functional teams across Data, Product, Legal, Compliance, and HR to ensure cohesive execution of business and financial strategies. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in financial institutions, and a foundation in Big 4 audit.

What You’ll Be Doing

Finance Operations & Leadership

  • Lead daily finance operations, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and month-end close.
  • Manage and mentor the local finance ops team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and high standards of delivery.
  • Improve and optimise the month-end closing process.
  • Review quarterly financial package and coordinate with Group Finance on group reporting requirements.
  • Prepare finance updates for quarterly board meetings, providing key insights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Treasury to manage liquidity, banking, and intercompany transactions.
  • Collaborate with Tax to ensure compliance with local tax laws, GST filings, and transfer pricing.
  • Partner with data to drive automation of data extracts to support analytics, and reporting.
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to draft finance documents aligned with business processes, and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance overall effectiveness
  • Lead regional finance on ad-hoc company/regional projects.

Audit & Compliance

  • Liaise with external auditors to manage annual statutory audits and ensure timely completion.
  • Strengthen and implement robust internal controls to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies
  • Improve documentation of accounting processes to enhance clarity, consistency, and audit readiness.

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline finance processes and strengthen internal controls.
  • Drive automation and implement systems that enhance scalability and efficiency.
  • Act as a change agent to modernize finance operations in line with OKX’s global strategy.
  • Implement best practices across regional finance operations in alignment with group-wide standards.

Strategic Projects & Ad-Hoc Initiatives

  • Take ownership of special projects such as new business lines/entities setup, ERP enhancements, internal system improvements , etc, at company's/regional/global levels
  • Act as a key finance point-of-contact for regulatory/ financial reporting or internal strategic initiatives.

What We Look For In You 

    • A good understanding of Crypto industry
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CA is a must and MBA is preferred.
    • Minimum 12 years of experience in finance operations with at least 6 years in a leadership capacity.
    • Big 4 audit background is required.
    • Strong background in regulated environments such as financial services.
    • Solid knowledge of Singapore and Malaysia environment, accounting standards, and tax rules.
    • Proven ability to drive process improvement and lead cross-functional initiatives, and taking ownership beyond a traditional finance scope
    • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite), data extraction tools (e.g. Python/SQL), RPA tools (e.g. UiPath) and other reporting tools.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
    • Flexible-minded, hands-on and able to multi-task
    • Proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
    • High integrity, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
    • Good command in both spoken and written in English, and Chinese Mandarin
    •  

Perks & Benefits 

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
  • More that we love to tell you along the process!

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About The Company

OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange, providing advanced financial services to traders worldwide leveraging blockchain technology. Our platform offers spot & derivatives trading helping traders optimize their strategy. It provides a safe, reliable and stable environment for digital assets trading via web interface and mobile app by adopting GSLB, and distributed server clusters. We believe blockchain technology will eliminate barriers to transactions, increase the efficiency of transactions across society, and eventually have a significant impact on the global economy. We strive to achieve something that changes the world and never stop to innovate and improve on our customer experience.

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