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Head of Finance and Accounting

Xendit

Xendit

Accounting & Finance
Bangkok, Thailand
Posted on Oct 1, 2024

Xendit provides payment infrastructure across Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. We process payments, power marketplaces, disburse payroll and loans, provide KYC solutions, prevent fraud, and help businesses grow exponentially. We serve our customers by providing a suite of world-class APIs, eCommerce platform integrations, and easy to use applications for individual entrepreneurs, SMEs, and enterprises alike.

Our main focus is building the most advanced payment rails for Southeast Asia, with a clear goal in mind — to make payments across and within SEA simple, secure and easy for everyone. We serve thousands of businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational enterprises, and process millions of transactions monthly. We’ve been growing rapidly since our inception in 2015, onboarding hundreds of new customers every month, and backed by global top-10 VCs. We’re proud to be featured on among the fastest growing companies by Y-Combinator.

What's Exciting About This Role?

  • Regional - FinTech Unicorn Company: Be part of a mission-driven company focused on financial inclusion and technology.
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve financial outcomes.
  • Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's long-term growth and profitability.
  • Leadership Role: Build and lead the finance department with regional and local teams.
  • Strategic Impact: Shape frameworks and strategies to manage corporate and operational finance.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work closely with various stakeholders, the management team.
  • Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Regulatory Focus: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and third-party standards.
  • Statutory reporting and Tax Governance: Manage periodic audits and tax filing in accordance with statutory timelines.
  • Capital Deployment and Cash Management: Develop strategy on cash deployment and capital investment opportunity.
  • Finance System Automation: Lead automation projects and reporting platform implementation.
  • Process Improvement and Transformation: Develop Process Excellence framework and process flow.
  • Internal Controls and Practices: Execute Control framework and accounting practice within TFRS & IFRS

What’s Needed:

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in the financial services, fintech, or digital payments sector.
  • Chartered Accountant Qualification
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies.
  • Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
  • Expertise in operational efficiency, cost management, and financial controls.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent command of English and Thai.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Startup experience highly desirable.
  • Passionate about making change and disrupting the status quo