ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCE MANAGER

EC WORLD ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled finance professional to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a dynamic REIT Manager. This role involves managing junior finance colleagues, preparing consolidated financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consolidation and tax compliance, with excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will significantly impact financial operations and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consolidation and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese for communication and document handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and budgets.
• Manage cash processes and liaise with accounting service providers.

Skills

Consolidation Knowledge

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Cash Management

Tax Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Finance

ACCA or CA Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Overall responsible for the accounting and reporting of the REIT Manager and REIT & its subsidiaries. Direct report to Senior Finance Manage and manage junior finance colleagues.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Review monthly accounting entries for REIT manager, REIT and SPV entities;

• Coordinate with Property Manager's Finance team and review monthly accounting data for asset companies to ensure proper accounting treatment and readiness for consolidation;

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with the appropriate accounting/financial reporting basis;

• Responsible for audit for REIT Manager, REIT and SPV entities as well as group audit at REIT level;

• Prepare and or review individual and consolidated annual budget and forecast;

• Prepare performance analysis and calculations of key performance return metrics

• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc analytical reports, financial models as needed

• Liaise with local accounting service providers, financiers etc. where need to assist in the transaction processes related to acquisition and/or disposal of real estate/investment holding companies
  

Cash Management/Treasury

• Manage processes for opening, operation and closure of bank accounts

• Monitor cash balance regularly and manage cash needs of various entities structure

• Manage AP process and effect payments/disbursements

• Manage distribution process
  

Company Secretarial

• Liaise with company secretary/compliance officer/trustee/legal counsel on filing and financing matters e.g. announcement of results, distributions, refinancing, capital market transactions etc.
  

Structuring and Tax Compliance

• Assist with tax planning, structuring and compliance
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Finance, Accounting and, ACCA or CA is preferred

• Preferably with at least 5 years of consolidation knowledge

• Experience in real estate industry will be an added advantage

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Independent, self-motivated and proactive attitude

• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines, working within a lean team who cover all areas of regulatory and financial compliance

• Proficiency in English and Chinese (Read, Write and Speak) as require to read documents in Chinese and communicate with our China colleagues in Mandarin.