Assistant Finance Manager

Wati is a rapidly growing CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service) that offers innovative business messaging solutions for both SMBs and large enterprises. Our mission is to simplify business communication, starting with WhatsApp.

Backed by global investors Sequoia, DST Global, and Tiger Global, we proudly stand as Shopify’s first investment in Asia. Additionally, we’re one of the industry's top Meta BSPs (Business Solution Providers).

We serve 12000+ customers across 100+ countries. As a remote-first company, we prioritize adaptability and inclusivity. Our talented team spans the globe, working collaboratively to drive innovation and empower businesses through WhatsApp.

We are growing fast, and are now looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our team. You will work closely with Accounting, FP&A, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial operations, support month-end closing, and deliver timely financial insights. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial compliance, driving process improvements, and supporting the company’s growth with strong financial governance.

What you’ll do: 

Day to Day

• Ensure all vendors’ invoices are recorded accurately into the accounting system
• Monitor and review staff expenses through Approval Max  to ensure proper authorization and alignment with company policies before processing.
• Prepare monthly expenses schedules, accrual and prepayment lists for management review
• Support revenue-related transactional activities, including but not limited to: reviewing and recording sales, preparing cash reconciliations to revenue, following up on AR reminders, and performing other ad hoc or recurring analysis.
• Support daily bank reconciliations, ensuring unreconciled items are followed up and resolved in a timely manner.

Month End

• Lead a team of 2 in completing month-end closing activities
• Support month-end close activities, including but not limited to: record of month-end close transactions in accounting system, preparation of balance sheet schedules and reconciliations, preparation of other ad hoc and/or recurring analysis, and completion of bank reconciliations
• Payroll preparation and reconciliation
• Assist in preparing the monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports, including preparing notes to financial statements and other schedules for disclosures
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations, ensure unreconciling items are identified and properly recorded
• Manage the cash flow and cash flow forecast to provide effective capital management

As and when required

• Preparation of audit schedules and liaise with auditors
• Assist tax and legal consultant for the income tax filings, subsidies compliances,  and other regulatory submissions
• Collaborate with FP&A during monthly BvA exercise and also take the lead in opex budgeting cycle
• Assist in improving internal control procedures and ensure compliance with company policies to minimize financial risk

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualifications of HKICPA or CPA
• In depth understanding of IFRS
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
• You must have 3-5  year of working experience across multinational environment

What will make you stand out: 

• Experience of working in the MNC Company
• Experience of working in the Startup environment