About the role

Key Offering

A comprehensive wealth management and enterprise solutions platform with a diverse portfolio of 1000+ products, spanning 20+ asset classes, including ETFs, Bonds, Structured Products, Institutional Funds, and Alternatives. We have a regulated presence in Singapore, India, Hong Kong, and UAE, with a user base of 50,000+ and more than 450 partners across the globe.

Awards and Nominations

WealthTech of the Year by The Economic Times BFSI Innovation Summit 2021
Outstanding NRI/Global Indians Offering and the Most Innovative Wealth Management Service award as part of the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2023
Singapore’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 under the Wealth Technology category by Tech in Asia
Founder & CEO Vineeth Narasimhan awarded Excellence in Digital Wealth Innovation & Entrepreneurial Leadership Award, IIEPM 2025, Amity University Singapore.
Founder Asheesh Chanda awarded Global Person of the Year, Finance Leadership, by AsiaOne Magazine

Key Milestones

USD 17.5M Total Funds Raised
US $2 Bn+ Assets Under Management and Advisory
450+ B2B Partners Across global locations
100+ Employees across Singapore, Hong Kong, India & Middle East
150+ Cumulative years of combined financial expertise
Founder Asheesh Chanda's honourable mention Super Humans of Fintech 2025 by FintechNation & Qapita

Company Metrics

Kristal is a leading global, digital-first private wealth platform. For further information visit us at www.kristal.ai .

Position Overview

Designation

Finance Manager

Location

Bangalore

Experience

5-7 years

Education

CA or MBA Finance

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience to lead critical finance and accounting functions across our organization. This role is ideal for a Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA Finance professional who has thrived in a fast-paced startup environment and has demonstrated the ability to own complex accounting challenges from initiation to resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Financial Management

Books of Accounts & Statutory Compliance: Lead full cycle accounting operations including month-end/quarter-end/year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Audit Coordination: Manage relationships with external and internal auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; resolve audit observations independently.
Revenue Recognition & Computation: Own revenue computation across different product lines and jurisdictions; ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/Ind-AS); evaluate new product revenue models and streamline calculations.
Tax Compliance & Planning: Drive tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions; coordinate with tax advisors; identify tax optimization opportunities and implement strategies.
Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Oversee AR aging, collections strategy, and invoice management; manage AP workflows and payment schedules; ensure timely and accurate reconciliations.
Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries including revenue, deferred revenue, and intercompany transactions; maintain complete reconciliation schedules.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience:

5-7 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Controllership, Tax, Audit, or Book Close.
Proven experience with revenue computations and financial close processes.
Startup experience highly preferred - comfortable with ambiguity, multi-tasking, and wearing multiple hats.

Professional Credentials:

Chartered Accountant (CA) OR MBA Finance (or equivalent professional qualification)

Core Competencies:

Strategic Accounting: Deep understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/Ind-AS), tax regulations, and audit requirements.
Leadership & Ownership: Ability to take complete ownership of complex projects; drive issues to closure without management dependency; comfortable making independent decisions.
Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with large datasets and identifying patterns/anomalies.
Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Self-motivated and hands-on: Takes initiative; comfortable with operational execution.
Detail-oriented: Delivers high-quality work with zero errors in financial data.
Problem solver: Views obstacles as opportunities; resilient and solution-focused.
Startup mentality: Thrives in fast-paced environments with changing priorities; adaptable and flexible.
Accountable: Owns commitments; follows through to completion; communicates proactively on blockers.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to build and scale the accounting function for a fintech market leader.
Direct impact on company growth and financial health.
Strong learning and career development prospects.
Culture of ownership and accountability with clear growth pathway to Finance Manager/Controller roles.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction accounting.
Knowledge of wealth management, fintech, or financial services sector.
Experience implementing financial controls and process automation.
Familiarity with statutory compliance across multiple geographies.