Director, Finance ANZ at Airwallex

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Airwallex Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of finance experience; Big Four experience is advantageous
  • Master's degree in accounting, business, or related field
  • CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
  • Strong technical understanding of financial reporting, streamlining finance operations, building control frameworks, and managing audits
  • Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams
  • Ability to collaborate with global tax, product, business, sales, marketing, people, legal, regulatory, and compliance teams
  • Founder-like energy, strong role-related expertise, sharp thinking, motivation by mission, fast movement with good judgment, curiosity, first-principles decision-making, humility, collaboration, and ability to turn ideas into products end-to-end
  • Use of AI to work smarter and solve problems faster

Responsibilities

  • Lead the AU controllership team in delivering financial reporting, streamlining finance operations, building a control framework, and managing audits
  • Support the global controllership organization in executing its IPO readiness agenda for initiatives within and outside of the ANZ region
  • Empower your team by leading, mentoring, and developing a strong team of high performing members
  • Collaborate with the Global Tax team on tax compliance for the ANZ region
  • Support a wide range of strategic projects to enable Airwallex to continue its growth in products or licenses
  • Fulfill the director responsibilities for Airwallex SVF Pty Ltd and serve as responsible managers for Airwallex Capital Pty. Ltd
  • Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance domain to increase efficiency or collaboration
  • Closely collaborate with product or business teams that require finance support on new product developments
  • Close collaboration with other finance teams on department wide projects and change management
  • Provide cross-functional leadership across the ANZ teams by collaborating with Sales, Marketing, People, Product, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance teams
  • Develop and improve policies, benefits, and systems to scale the fast growing team across ANZ

Skills

Financial Reporting
Controllership
Accounting
Treasury Management
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Planning
Audit Management
Tax Compliance
Leadership
Stakeholder Management

Airwallex

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

About Airwallex

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex uses advanced technology to ensure that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly across borders. The company's goal is to simplify global payments and make them accessible to businesses worldwide.

Eastern District, Hong KongHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$877.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Employee Equity Programs

Risks

Increased competition from fintech startups could erode Airwallex's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in Asia-Pacific, especially China, may impact Airwallex's operations.
Volatility in foreign exchange rates poses a risk to Airwallex's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Airwallex offers a comprehensive suite of cross-border payment solutions for businesses.
The company integrates financial services into platforms, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.
Airwallex's global presence with ten international offices supports its expansive service offerings.

Upsides

Airwallex reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong regional growth.
The partnership with Carwow enhances Airwallex's visibility and operational efficiency in the UK.
Airwallex's expansion in EMEA with new offices boosts its international market presence.

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