Finance Executive

At Aspire, we’re more than just a FinTech company—we’re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world’s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023, ranked as LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore, and listed on CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the team

At Aspire, the Finance team plays a strategic and pivotal role in Aspire's continued expansion. Our comprehensive Finance function encompasses six key verticals: Financial Controlling, Treasury, Finance Analytics, Strategic Finance & Planning, Credit Risk, and Finance Strategy & Operations. From conducting in-depth strategic data analysis to spearheading Finance transformation initiatives with our Aspire software, you'll directly contribute to critical business decisions in a dynamic market. This is an exciting chance to be part of a team that values strategic thinking, innovation, and robust controls in a hyper-growth environment.

About the role

• Support the Financial Controlling team in managing Aspire Accounting, Finance Operations, and Financial Systems
• Support the Financial Controlling Manager in managing the day-to-day accounts payable activities, performing bank reconciliations, and other finance-related tasks
• Process supplier invoices and staff claims in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure appropriate approvals and documentation are in place for payments
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and handle vendors/staff queries
• Assist in monthly closing activities related to payables and bank reconciliations for all Aspire entities within the month-end close timelines.
• Support the Finance team in various administrative and accounting tasks as required
• Participate in system/process improvements and team projects when assigned
• Build and grow cross-functional relationships to collaboratively work together to resolve month-end issues and solve process inefficiencies

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance
• A strong understanding of basic accounting concepts and attention to detail
• Strong team building and interpersonal skills
• Proven team player, hands-on, and able to work independently while managing multiple projects/assignments

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in Financial Services, Fintech, and Credit businesses is a strong plus
• Experience with Oracle Netsuite (or any similar level of ERP systems) is a strong plus
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and meticulous

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

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