Finance Lead

Finance Lead

About Libeara

Libeara is rebuilding capital markets on-chain through its compliance-first approach to tokenising real-world assets. The company is backed by SC Ventures, the innovation arm of Standard Chartered, whose mission is to rewire the DNA of banking.

To date, Libeara's infrastructure has supported the tokenisation of more than US$1 billion in regulated assets, including the world's highest-rated tokenised US Treasury fund and Asia's first tokenised retail money market fund. With multi-chain interoperability and institutional-grade security and governance, Libeara is scaling access to real-world assets the right way: transparent, regulated and on-chain.

Please visit https://libeara.com to find out more about our company.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Lead to own Libeara's financial operations, controls, and strategic finance agenda. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for ensuring financial integrity, strengthening accounting and control frameworks, and enabling confident, data-driven decision-making across the business.

You will work closely with the CEO and the leadership team, leading accounting and tax compliance, partnering on fundraising and growth initiatives, and translating financial insights into clear strategic actions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a solid grasp of local and regional tax matters, and experience supporting scaling Startup companies in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support the company's strategic and operational goals
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for decision-making and cost optimisation
• Evaluate business initiatives, investment proposals, and new product opportunities from a financial perspective
• Support fundraising, financial modelling, and capital planning activities
• Represent finance in leadership discussions and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Management team

Accounting, Reporting & Control

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting and month-end close activities
• Review financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and documentation for audit readiness
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, governance processes, and accounting standards compliance
• Manage external audits and relationships with professional advisors
• You will oversee outsourced partners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Taxation and Compliance

• Oversee all tax-related matters, including corporate income tax, GST, and withholding tax
• Liaise with tax agents and advisors to ensure timely filings and compliance with local tax regulations
• Support tax planning and structure optimisation as the company expands into other markets
• Keep abreast of regulatory and accounting changes to ensure continuous compliance

Cashflow and Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure operational efficiency
• Oversee payments, payroll coordination, and vendor disbursements according to internal approval policies
• Implement financial controls for expenses, credit risk, and cash handling
• Evaluate financing options and manage banking relationships

Governance and Risk Management

• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
• Lead periodic financial reviews and variance analyses to identify risks and improvement areas
• Ensure all finance processes and documentation meet audit, regulatory, and data integrity standards

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any equivalent; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or any equivalent is required
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including roles in Financial Services, Fintech, or Capital Markets environments, with proven ability to operate hands-on in lean and scaling organisations
• Strong accounting and financial control expertise, with experience overseeing statutory reporting, audits, tax and Singapore regulatory requirements; prior exposure to licensed entities is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated fundraising and investor-facing experience, including close partnership with founders/CEOs on financial strategy, modelling, due diligence, and board or investor communications
• Experience building and leading finance functions, including mentoring junior team members, strengthening processes, and scaling governance as the business grows
• Startup or scale-up experience required, with comfort operating in regulated, scaling environments; exposure to Web3 is a plus, but not mandatory

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