Accountant (FP&A) (12-Months Contract) (Based in Singapore)

Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore seeks a Financial Analyst to manage forecasting and budgeting for their portfolio. This role involves preparing financial models and presenting analyses to senior management. Ideal candidates have a CPA/CA qualification, at least 2-3 years of experience, and expertise in Excel and SAP software. The firm promotes a collaborative work culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform in a highly collaborative work environment.
• Experience with real estate knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial modelling, simulations, and variance analysis.
• Forecasting and budgeting for a portfolio of entities.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

CPA/CA qualification or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

SAP S4 Hana

SAP Business Planning and Consolidation

Job description

Overview

The Role: This position will be responsible for a portfolio of entities forecasting and budgeting as well as the evaluation of actual results against forecasts and budgets/targets. You will also be preparing the financial modelling, simulations, and variance analysis. You will assist with the preparation of top quality presentations and analysis for strategic decisions/topics, interpret, evaluate and develop integrated business analyses and projections for incorporation into strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

• Forecasting/budget exercise and analysis reports for a portfolio of entities for reporting to senior management.
• Preparation of forecast and budget presentation materials for senior management, including underlying key assumptions/drivers, trend analysis and potential scenarios
• Performance measurement reporting process including key performance metrics (KPIs) reporting
• Running a range of scenarios (i.e. impact to Group’s results and KPIs) for strategic planning purposes
• Coordinate with various business units across various geographical regions to ensure timely submission of forecast/budget numbers
• Support process improvement initiatives, including the implementation of new processes and systems, e.g. Enterprise Performance Management system
• Support any other ad-hoc projects as required

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Job Requirements

• CPA/CA qualification and/or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in advanced financial modelling, analytical skills and a strong attention to details would be highly advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Able to perform in a highly collaborative work environment and to multi-task and work under pressure, both independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Other key attributes include proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel, and familiar with financial knowledge.
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana system/other planning tools (e.g. SAP Business Planning and Consolidation/Tagetik) and/or real estate knowledge will have an added advantage.