Job Description

Relieve Therapeutics Pte Ltd, a Singapore-incorporated clinical-stage biopharma company backed by TAEL Partners, a regional PE fund management firm, is looking for a Finance & Operations Manager on a contract basis, based in Kuala Lumpur. The position carries a pathway to a long-term engagement with Relieve Therapeutics upon a successful Series A fundraise.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Hybrid (WFH / Office)

Contract: Pathway to long-term engagement upon successful Series A

Commitment: Full-time

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Prepare investor-ready financial packages and respond to investor queries for Relieve Therapeutics Series A fundraise.

• Produce monthly and quarterly board and investor updates; support the CEO on stakeholder communications and due diligence requests.

• Contribute to financial modelling for fundraising, partnership, and licensing activities.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Manage full-cycle accounting across entities: multi-currency AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and month-end close (Singapore and Malaysia).

• Prepare full sets of accounts and financial statements, including IFRS-compliant income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and statutory notes.

• Maintain audit readiness; liaise with auditors and tax agents on regulatory filings.

Treasury & Payments

• Manage cross-border treasury operations via DBS IDEAL, Wise, and SWIFT: international payments (USD, EUR, and others), FX risk management, and multi-jurisdictional banking compliance.

• Monitor daily cash movements, manage related party transactions and cross-charges across related entities and portfolio companies; maintain accurate records for audit and investor reporting.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Prepare scenario-based budgets, variance analyses, and cash run-rate projections aligned to operational and fundraising milestones.

• Track portfolio and project financials; provide financial analysis to support management decisions.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure tax and audit compliance across relevant jurisdictions (Singapore, Malaysia, and others); submit periodic statutory reports.

• Maintain payment authorisation workflows, internal controls, and governance frameworks across a multi-jurisdictional, multi-entity structure.

• Review legal agreements and monitor milestone obligations, flagging key dates and deliverables to management.

Operations & Project Coordination

• Build and maintain project management records and coordination systems for internal teams and external partners and stakeholders.

• Oversee company secretarial duties: statutory registers, annual returns, and board and shareholder meeting records.

• Coordinate HR documentation: employment contracts, onboarding, and liaison with outsourced payroll providers.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and advisors, including bankers, legal counsel, auditors, tax agents, IT providers, and facilities management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or ICAEW) preferred.

• 5–10 years of progressive finance experience, with exposure to multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional environments.

• Hands-on proficiency in Xero or an equivalent cloud accounting platform; solid IFRS knowledge.

• Experience managing cross-border transactions, FX, and multi-jurisdictional tax and regulatory compliance.

• Background supporting investor reporting, board communications, or fundraising due diligence.

• Strong project coordination skills; able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Familiarity with AI tools, project management platforms (e.g. Monday.com), and online collaboration tools preferred.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; organised, methodical, and solution-oriented.

• Clear and confident communicator across cultures and levels of seniority.

What We Offer

• A well-defined finance and operations mandate covering reporting, treasury, investor relations, and project coordination across two organisations.

• Contract role with a genuine pathway to a long-term engagement with Relieve Therapeutics upon a successful Series A fundraise.

• Hybrid working arrangement (WFH / Office) | Kuala Lumpur.

• Remuneration commensurate with experience.

• Statutory contributions in accordance with Malaysian requirements, including EPF, SOCSO, and EIS.

About Relieve Therapeutics

Relieve Therapeutics Pte Ltd is a Singapore-incorporated, clinical-stage biopharma company developing an innovative drug–device combination for pain management, with operations across Malaysia and Singapore and partnerships spanning the US, Europe, and Asia. We are currently raising our Series A and looking for a finance professional who will grow with the company as it scales.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume stating current and expected remuneration to [Confidential Information]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Submission deadline: 30 November 2026.

Reporting structure: This role works across two organisations, with day-to-day reporting to the CEO (Relieve Therapeutics) and the Executive Director of Fund Finance (TAEL Partners) respectively.