Office/Operations Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to build and run our core business operations in Singapore. This is a mid-level, execution-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a startup environment and can balance doing the work with building scalable processes.

You will own critical operational functions including banking setup, payroll, compliance, and day-to-day business operations, while helping us navigate the regulatory and business landscape across Singapore and broader Asia.

What You’ll Do

Build & Run Operations
Set up and manage day-to-day operations for our Singapore entity
Create simple, scalable processes across finance, HR, and admin
Act as the go-to person for operational needs in the region
Work closely with founders and global teams to execute quickly
Banking & Finance Execution
Open and manage corporate bank accounts in Singapore
Handle payments, vendor setup, and basic financial operations
Partner with external accountants or internal finance teams
Keep financial operations clean, organized, and audit-ready
Payroll & HR Ops
Oversee EOR and Vendors run monthly payroll for Singapore employees (including CPF contributions)
Ensure compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements
Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and employee documentation
Work with external payroll and benefits providers as needed
Compliance & Regulatory
Own compliance with Singapore regulations (ACRA, IRAS, MOM)
Manage filings such as annual returns, tax submissions, and corporate updates
Stay on top of regulatory changes and flag risks proactively
Support light compliance needs across other Asia markets when needed

Support Asia Expansion

• Help execute operational setup in new Asia markets (e.g., vendors, compliance basics)
• Coordinate with local advisors (legal, tax, accounting)
• Bring practical knowledge of “how things actually work” in the region

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of experience in operations, business ops, finance ops, or similar roles
• Experience working in Singapore or Asia-based operations

Familiarity with

• Singapore compliance (ACRA, IRAS, MOM)
• Payroll and CPF processes
• Corporate banking setup
• Comfortable working in a startup environment (ambiguity, speed, ownership)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and execute—not just plan

Nice to Have

• Experience at an early-stage or scaling tech startup as well as a larger institution
• Exposure to multi-country operations in Asia
• Experience working with external vendors (payroll, accounting, legal)
• Basic understanding of finance or bookkeeping