Role in brief
Ripple is seeking a Finance Manager to enhance financial workflows for their APAC operations. This role requires a strong background in accounting and finance, particularly in the crypto or financial services sectors. Candidates with substantial experience in IFRS and US GAAP should apply.
About the role
As a Finance Manager at Ripple, you will manage month-end closing processes for multiple entities across the APAC region, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP. Your role will involve reviewing financial statements and collaborating with external auditors to maintain accurate reporting.
You will work closely with various teams, including Global Finance and Operations, to optimize financial workflows and ensure data governance. The position also emphasizes the integration of automation tools to streamline processes, making it essential for candidates to have experience in this area.
Skills that matter here
- Accounting: This role requires managing accounting processes and ensuring compliance with IFRS and US GAAP.
- Finance: You will need to analyze financial data and support financial reporting across APAC entities.
- IFRS: Expertise in IFRS is crucial for managing month-end close and statutory audits.
- US GAAP: A strong understanding of US GAAP will support the financial governance and reporting processes.
- Excel: Advanced Excel skills are necessary for analyzing financial data and creating reports.
- Automation tools: Experience with automation tools is important for streamlining financial workflows.
Who this role suits
- Candidates should have a mix of experience in public accounting and corporate finance, ideally in fast-growing environments.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate ambiguity are essential traits.
- Strong communication skills are important for presenting financial solutions to cross-functional teams.
- A background in financial services or the crypto space will be beneficial for understanding the industry's nuances.
From the employer
What You'll Do
- Manage the end-to-end month-end close processes for multiple APAC entities under IFRS and local GAAP reporting, including reviewing and analysing P&L and Balance Sheet variances.
- Take ownership of statutory audits with external auditors to ensure timely local reporting.
- Ensure financial data and components of financial requests are completed on time and data is structured with sufficient granularity to support repeatable reporting processes.
- Work with outsourced partners on a timely basis to provide financial and other information and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
- Partner with the APAC Controller and International team to optimize core financial workflows, including but not limited to financial reporting, intercompany transactions, revenue and expenses.
- Coordinate with Global Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to maintain strict financial data governance, ensuring all books and records are accurate and audit-ready.
- Identify opportunities and integrate automation/AI tools to streamline workflows, contribute to ad-hoc strategic projects as and when required.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree (Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred).
- Qualified Accountant designation (CA, CPA, or equivalent global certification).
- Minimum of 6+ years of progressive accounting experience; a mix of Big 4 public accounting and fast-growing corporate experience is highly preferred.
- Proven experience within Financial Services, FinTech, or the Digital Asset/Crypto space.
- Deep proficiency in IFRS and a strong operational understanding of US GAAP.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with enterprise ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).
- Experience leveraging automation tools for finance is a major plus.
- Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills to present solutions clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
Who We Are
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders.
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.
- A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity.
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support.
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it.
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This role requires in-office collaboration, with flexibility for teams to decide which days to come in.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have a minimum of 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the Ripple website.
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