Head of Finance - Singapore Brokerage

About the role

Longbridge, a next-generation social brokerage service provider, is looking for a Head of Finance to report to the Singapore CEO with a functional line to Group Finance. The role covers financial reporting, MAS regulatory reporting and capital management, treasury and client money, audit and business partnering, and coordinates tax matters with the Group Tax team. It is a hands-on leadership position running a small team while staying close to the numbers, and acting as the finance counterpart for regulators, auditors, banks and Group stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close, including accruals, intercompany, account and broker/bank reconciliations, and review the P&L and balance sheet
• Prepare statutory financial statements under SFRS(I) and coordinate ACRA filings; support Group consolidation and reporting packs
• Design, document and improve internal controls and SOPs, and drive automation of reconciliations and reporting
• Lead MAS financial regulatory reporting for the entity as a CMS licensee, and monitor financial resources, risk and indebtedness
• Own client money and client asset protection, including trust account reconciliations, and act as the named finance contact for MAS
• Support new licence and licence-scope applications in Singapore
• Manage house liquidity, bank relationships, FX exposure and funding lines, and oversee daily cash and margin movements
• Work with the Group Tax team on corporate income tax, GST, withholding tax, transfer pricing and compliance with IRAS
• Manage external audit and MAS-required audit procedures
• Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast, monthly management reporting, unit economics and variance analysis, and advise on new products, pricing and vendor contracts
• Build, coach and retain the finance team, and partner with Group Finance on systems, policies and the finance roadmap

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; ISCA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification required
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years leading a finance or regulatory reporting team
• Big Four audit background combined with in-house experience at a MAS-regulated CMS licensee strongly preferred
• Prior experience as head of finance accountable to the regulator at a licensed financial institution
• Experience preparing and signing off MAS financial returns for a CMS licensee
• Mandarin is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong command of SFRS(I) and IFRS, with Group consolidation and multi-entity reporting
• Experience with MAS inspections and external auditors
• Practical understanding of brokerage economics
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills; ERP implementation or finance automation experience is an advantage

What we offer

• Ownership of the finance function of a licensed entity at the centre of the Group's regional platform
• A mandate to modernise finance operations, reporting and controls with strong technology support
• Direct exposure to senior management, regulators and Group leadership
• A collaborative culture driven by transparency and continuous improvement