[Hiring] Financial Controller @Manila Recruitment

Role Description

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the end-to-end accounting and finance function of a fast-growing crypto casino operating in a regulated gaming environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines team management with day-to-day accounting ownership. Working closely with the founders and senior leadership team, the role oversees:

• Financial reporting
• Audit management
• Crypto and digital asset accounting
• Regulatory compliance
• Treasury and cash flow management
• Internal controls
• Tax matters

The position also provides commercial support through contract reviews and financial analysis while developing a high-performing finance team and ensuring accuracy, accountability, and strong financial governance across the business.

Qualifications

• 30 years old and above
• Willing to work Hong Kong time
• Strong qualifications in accounting, business, or finance
• Previous management experience
• Hands-on bookkeeping experience
• Experience using QuickBooks or Xero
• Strong auditing experience with ownership of the end-to-end audit process
• Taxation experience preferred
• Direct eCasino, gaming, gambling, or iGaming industry experience preferred; candidates from sports betting, fintech, and other regulated industries may also be considered
• Good understanding of crypto or Bitcoin
• Familiarity with IFRS and U.S. GAAP
• Experience reviewing contracts and interpreting key commercial terms
• Ability to collaborate with legal and external stakeholders
• Experience in startup, growth-stage, or fast-scaling environments
• Ability to provide NBI clearance (soft copy and hard copy)

Requirements

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Oversee multiple merchant accounts and bank accounts
• Monitor and report on the company's cash position
• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping activities, including journal entries and transaction recording
• Own and manage the monthly close process
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ensure all financial reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain financial models and update forecasts on a regular basis
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities
• Lead and oversee audit activities and act as the primary owner of the audit process
• Ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Support tax-related matters and maintain proper financial records
• Review supplier contracts and summarize key commercial terms before approval
• Work with legal stakeholders when required
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and operating procedures
• Build accounting processes and procedures from scratch
• Participate in the selection and implementation of accounting systems
• Maintain alignment with systems used by the parent company
• Utilize QuickBooks, Xero, or other accounting systems as required
• Establish scalable finance processes to support future growth
• Manage the accounting function in a hands-on capacity
• Initially perform all bookkeeping responsibilities without dedicated support staff
• Provide weekly updates and financial discussions with management
• Support future hiring and development of the finance team as the business expands
• Ensure high standards of accuracy, accountability, and financial discipline

Benefits

• Full-time Employment
• Client Direct Hiring
• Permanent Remote