Finance Manager - Pacific at Wise

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Wise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Finance professional with background in financial controlling, audit, or management accounting, ideally in Banking, FinTech, or financial services
  • Deep understanding of Statutory GAAP in Australia/New Zealand and IFRS
  • Expertise in financial resources controls and industry-specific regulatory rules
  • Skilled at data analysis, improving controls and internal processes
  • Skilled at managing complex stakeholder groups (e.g., Auditors and Advisors)
  • Experience providing financial analysis to support decisions as a finance business partner
  • Thrives in a flexible environment, working with various teams on projects and ad-hoc requests
  • Self-starter, detail-oriented, and comfortable with uncertainty, able to organise work with minimal guidance
  • Ability to support compliance of Wise Australia's Financial Resources Process and Controls under Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) or other applicable regulations
  • Finance experience in Statutory Reporting (GAAP), Management Reporting (IFRS/US GAAP), Financial Reporting, Process & Controls
  • Based in Sydney, Australia (hybrid role)

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Head of Finance Pacific, other Finance Lead(s), Regional Controllers, and Reporting & Tax teams to ensure financial compliance, including controlling local audits, outsource firms, and financial regulatory relationships
  • Support regional Expansion, Banking, Compliance, Product, & People Teams to ensure new entities, products, legislation are understood and finance is prepared for changes, optimising customer product for growth
  • Work with finance teams (Finance Product team and Group Accounting) to ensure systems, controls, and processes are prepared for local requirements
  • Review monthly and quarterly financials to ensure accuracy of entities
  • Ensure compliance with accounting, regulatory, and tax requirements
  • Contribute as a Finance Business Partner leveraging technical finance skills and Commercial Finance acumen

Skills

Statutory Reporting
GAAP
Management Reporting
IFRS
US GAAP
Financial Reporting
Process & Controls
Finance Business Partner
Commercial Finance
Financial Compliance
Audits
Tax
Regulatory Compliance

Wise

Facilitates low-cost international money transfers

About Wise

Wise focuses on international money transfers, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional banks. It uses a peer-to-peer system to match transfers between users in different countries, which helps reduce fees and offers better exchange rates. Customers pay a small, transparent fee for each transaction, and Wise also offers a multi-currency account for managing funds in various currencies. The company aims to maintain high performance and reliability while ensuring transparency and trust with its users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$385.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

PTO & annual leave
Work from home flexibility
Parental leave
Medical insurance plans
Health & wellbeing discounts
Pension & retirement plans
Social events
Relocation support

Risks

Increased competition from banks integrating Swift services could challenge Wise's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny following Stenn's collapse may increase pressure on Wise.
Bitcoin's low transaction fees could attract customers away from Wise's services.

Differentiation

Wise offers a peer-to-peer system for low-cost international money transfers.
The company provides a multi-currency account for ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers.
Wise's transparent fee structure attracts customers seeking cost-effective money transfer solutions.

Upsides

Partnership with Morgan Stanley enhances Wise's cross-border settlement capabilities.
Expansion into India's remittance market presents significant growth opportunities for Wise.
API integrations offer additional revenue streams and market penetration for Wise.

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