Contract Regional Assistant Finance Manager (6 months)

Our Journey

ShopBack was born one night in 2014 when co-founders Henry and Joel were toying around (with entrepreneurial ideas) in Henry's car, sparking the concept of earning Cashback while shopping online. The ShopBack Group has now grown to become the leading shopping, rewards, and payments platform in Asia-Pacific, with 45 million shoppers across 12 markets and more than half a million transactions powered for 20,000 partners daily. Fresh off its debut in the European market, ShopBack is seeking thrill-seekers to join the journey of building The World's Most Rewarding Way to Shop. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime: a blend of startup spirit woven into a solid business foundation.

As the Assistant Finance Manager, you will be assigned entities to manage which will include areas such as Financial Reporting and Analysis, Business Partnering, Statutory Audits and Tax Compliances. This role will be part of the Countries Finance team.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Support the month end closing process by reviewing the assigned entities management accounts and reporting pack within agreed timelines
• Drive timely and accurate month-end closing and reporting processes including flux analysis on the balance sheet, P&L and cashflow
• Provide insights and commentaries on MoM and actuals vs budgets comparison and ensure balance sheet recons are reconciled
• Ability to bridge between local accounting GAAP with IFRS
• Monitor the cash flow position and ensure sufficient funds for operational needs for the assigned entities
• Partner with stakeholders in treasury, group reporting and SSC team to ensure a smooth reporting process
• Business Partnering
• Partner with commercial stakeholders and regional FP&A team to provide business insights and identify trends and provide understanding of the numbers and the drivers
• Drive the conversation with country GMs providing analysis on actuals vs budget and deep-diving into material variances
• Support and advise cross functional teams such as Tax, Legal, Compliance and Product teams for new country and product launches from an accounting and tax perspective 
• Statutory Audit and Tax Compliance
• Lead the statutory audits of the assigned entities, including liaising with external auditors and corporate secretary, ensuring deadline is met per statutory requirements
• Liaise with our tax advisors and tax team to ensure compliance of direct and indirect taxes 
• Others
• -Manage direct reports and provide mentorship and guidance
• Assist on any ad hoc task assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and/or Finance
• CPA or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 5 years of total working experience with preferably mix experience of audit + commercial accounting
• Prior working experience in big 4 audit is preferred 
• Experience in the tech, marketing services, or financial services industry will be a plus point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience in Oracle Netsuite is welcomed
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A committed team player with excellent people management and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous with an analytical mind and strong business acumen
• Self-driven and motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous startup environment
• High integrity and able to work independently

ShopBackers' DNA

Grit - We tackle all challenges head-on, working together to solve problems and achieve success.

Hunger - We value hard work, and having relentless drive.

Speed - We move fast and have a bias for action, all to deliver maximum impact.

Impact - We focus on results, always aiming for the best possible outcomes and timelines.

Growth - We embrace a growth mindset, constantly striving to learn, improve, and excel in our roles.

Exclusively for ShopBackers

Career progression paths and opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.

Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.

Competitive compensation based on your performance.

Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued, for everyone to grow and improve every day.

Flow Day Thursday (1-day a week, optional to work from home or office)