Role in brief
Galaxy is looking for an Associate/Vice President in Finance to oversee regulatory reporting and corporate accounting for their Hong Kong team. Candidates with finance experience, AI fluency, and strong communication skills should apply.
About the role
In this role at Galaxy, you will manage SFC regulatory reporting and corporate accounting for the Hong Kong office. Your responsibilities will include preparing financial filings, coordinating annual audits, and handling accounts payable for multiple entities across the region.
You will work closely with teams in New York and engage with external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Success in this position requires a proactive approach, effective communication, and the ability to leverage AI tools for improved efficiency.
Who this role suits
- A finance professional with 4-7 years of relevant experience.
- An entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and independent work.
- A confident communicator who can engage with senior stakeholders effectively.
- Someone who pays strong attention to detail and reliability in regulatory processes.
From the employer
What You’ll Do
- SFC Regulatory Reporting
Prepare daily and monthly SFC Financial Resources Rules (FRR) filings, including the regulatory liquid capital calculation
Support the MIC Finance in monitoring financial resources and flagging capital-related events requiring SFC notification
Maintain desk procedures and filing checklists to reduce key-person dependency
Support SFC correspondence and license-related projects as needed
- Annual Audit & External Relationships
Coordinate the annual audited accounts process with external auditors, ensuring submission within SFC deadlines
Serve as the primary local point of contact for auditors, bankers, and other external advisors
- Corporate Accounting & Accounts Payable
Own local month-end close procedures for our Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan entities, including cash entries, payroll funding, and transfer pricing entries
Process accounts payable for Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan entities, including invoice review, coding, and timely payment processing
Support banking relationship management and account administration across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan
- Cross-Functional Coordination
Liaise with the New York-based Tax, Corporate Accounting, and Accounts Payable teams on APAC-specific matters, including Pillar Two and transfer pricing
- Automation & AI
Use AI tools to accelerate analysis, automate recurring processes, and shorten turnaround on regulatory filings
Identify opportunities to streamline manual work and improve data quality, and communicate them to relevant teams
What We’re Looking For
- 4-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, or audit
- Prior experience at a financial services company
- Entrepreneurial self-starter, comfortable operating independently and resolving ambiguity
- Confident, effective communicator who engages proactively with senior stakeholders
- Fluency with AI tools, with tangible examples of using them to accelerate analysis or reporting
- Strong attention to detail and reliability on recurring regulatory processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones
Bonus Points
- Local professional qualification (e.g., Hong Kong CPA or equivalent) - required where applicable for specific local banking or regulatory functions
- Exposure to a Treasury function - a nice-to-have, not required
- Strong understanding of Hong Kong SFC licensing requirements, including the Financial Resources Rules
- Experience as an early or first hire helping to build a team, function, or regional presence
- Familiarity with NetSuite or a similar ERP
- Experience at a publicly listed company
- Exposure to crypto, digital assets, or fintech
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Free daily snacks in-office and weekly lunches
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
Benefits may vary depending on location.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy for this role?
The position is based in an office setting with hybrid working arrangements.
What skills are required for this position?
Candidates should have experience in finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, or audit, along with fluency in AI tools.
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