Finance Manager (Group Accounting & Operations)

Position Summary

To support the rapid growth at Hex Trust, we are seeking suitable candidates to join us in the position of Finance Manager (Group Accounting & Operations). You will be responsible to lead core finance operations, oversee group accounting activities, and manage an offshore finance team, while working closely with senior finance leadership across the Group.

This role is hands-on and managerial in nature. You will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations, group consolidation, and team leadership, while coordinating closely with Finance – Markets and the Head of Finance on month-end close, reporting, and controls.

While the Group is undergoing an ERP transformation, system design and implementation will be led by the Head of Finance. This role will support post-UAT, go-live stabilisation, and day-to-day finance operations transition.

Duties & Responsibilities

Group Accounting, Consolidation & Month-End Close

• Coordinate and execute monthly group book closing, including:
• Review of entity-level financials
• Prepare group consolidation and reporting
• Coordinate book closing with Finance – Markets to ensure trading results and balance sheet movements are properly reflected in group accounts
• Ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and audit-ready
• Support preparation of management accounts, variance analysis, and cash flow reporting
  

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and review the work of a team of finance associates based in the Philippines
• Allocate and prioritise day-to-day finance operations tasks across AP, AR, expenses, and bookkeeping
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the team
• Coach and develop team members, setting clear standards and accountability
• Act as the primary escalation point for day-to-day finance operational issues
  

Crypto, Custody & Protocol Accounting

• Oversee accounting and reconciliation of digital asset balances, including:
• Spot holdings, custody balances, and on-chain movements
• Manage accounting for protocol-related activities, including:
• Staking and validator operations
• Token wrapping and unwrapping activities
• Stablecoin-related activities
• Record and review accruals, balances, and period-end adjustments relating to the above activities
• Coordinate with Finance – Markets on trading-related balances and movements, including review and alignment of trading P&L outputs with group accounting
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and audit trail for crypto-related balances and activities reflected in group and statutory financials
  

Regulatory Reporting, Board & Investor Support

• Support preparation and review of regulatory financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions, in coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Assist in the preparation of board materials, including financial summaries, KPIs, and commentary
• Support investor reporting and decks, including financial slides, variance explanations, and data validation
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information presented to regulators, the Board, and investors
• Support in monitoring regulatory capital, liquidity, and licence-related reporting, where applicable
  

Systems, Controls & Process

• Support post-UAT and post-go-live day-to-day finance operations stabilisation for the new ERP
• Ensure smooth transition from legacy processes into day-to-day finance operations
• Assist in refining SOPs, internal controls, and reporting workflows
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within finance operations
  

Audit, Tax & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and corporate service providers
• Support statutory audits, tax filings, and ongoing compliance requirements
• Maintain documentation to support internal controls and regulatory expectations

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines
• 6–10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience
• Proven experience in month-end close, consolidation support, and team leadership
• Prior experience managing or reviewing offshore / shared-service finance teams is strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with crypto, digital assets, or digital-asset service providers is required
  

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals and financial controls
• Comfortable reviewing complex reconciliations and journal entries
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero, NetSuite, Workday, or similar)
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Practical understanding of crypto custody models, on-chain transactions, and protocol-based activities
  

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, accountable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, regulated environment
• Able to balance execution with people management
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written English; Chinese is a plus
• Willing to roll up sleeves and take ownership of outcomes

Candidates who do not tick all the boxes are still encouraged to apply, those with less experience will still be considered for the position but with an adjustment to the level of seniority.

Benefits

As one of the leading Web3 innovators, Hex Trust offers a front-row seat in the ever-changing blockchain & crypto industry. We genuinely believe that people are our greatest asset, and invest heavily so they’re best prepared to support our mission to unlock ownership in decentralized markets! You will be joining a company that is always committed to creating a supportive & inclusive environment that promotes personal and professional growth that furthers your success and drives innovation, collaboration, and passion in the blockchain space.

At Hex Trust, we are proud of our H.E.X. culture:

• Heart
• Empowerment
• Xcellence

Join us at Hex Trust and not only can you look forward to working with blockchain professionals to build the decentralized future, but also:

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Generous Amounts of Paid Time Off (incl. leave for Birthdays, Work Anniversary, and Mental Health etc.)
• Access to Corporate Discounts and exclusive Employer Perks
• Medical & Retirement Plans
• Professional Learning and Development Opportunities
• Elevate your work using cutting-edge technology
• Fun & friendly office spaces in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Vietnam
• Regular company & social events

Hex Trust is an equal-opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.