Assistant Manager/ Manager, Finance (Group Consolidation)

The Straits Trading Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Straits Trading Company Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager – Group Consolidation & Reporting to lead its group consolidation and reporting functions in Singapore. You will manage consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and financial statements for the group, while supporting audits and annual reporting.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of relevant experience, a solid IFRS/SFRS foundation, and hands-on exposure to Oracle/Hyperion.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with strong Group consolidation and reporting experience.
• Experience in a listed company is essential.
• Experience with Oracle and/or Hyperion is essential.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS / IFRS, consolidation, financial reporting and audit.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience in process improvement, automation or finance transformation will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual Group consolidation and reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
• Review submissions from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, reporting schedules and hedge accounting schedules.
• Support year-end audit and Annual Report preparation.
• Prepare management reporting packs, financial analysis and presentation materials.
• Support SGX results announcements, compliance checklists and Board reporting.
• Support accounting policy updates and assessment of new SFRS / IFRS requirements.
• Prepare accounting analysis and memoranda for significant transactions.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support Group budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Review budgets, forecasts and key financial movements.
• Prepare variance analysis, cash flow information and management reports.
• Support Oracle / Hyperion and other finance system initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, automation and data quality.
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries and business units.
• Provide guidance on Group reporting, consolidation and accounting requirements.
• Support and guide junior team members where required.

Skills

Adaptable & resilient

Analytical & resourceful

Proactive & creative

Hardworking & accountable

Curious & growth-oriented

Technology-minded

Collaborative

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Join Us in a Period of Change and Growth

Our company is going through a period of change as we continue to stay relevant, create value for our stakeholders and grow.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager / Manager – Group Consolidation & Reporting who combines strong technical capabilities with the right mindset, adaptability and willingness to take on challenges.

This is a challenging role for someone who wants to make a difference. The successful candidate should be able to apply their technical knowledge to different situations, think creatively, solve problems and challenge existing ways of working.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable and resilient, with a positive attitude towards change.
• Analytical and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and creative, willing to think outside the box and improve existing processes.
• Hardworking and accountable, and comfortable managing tight deadlines and occasional longer working hours when required.
• Curious and growth-oriented, with a genuine desire to learn and develop.
• Technology-minded, with an interest in automation and using technology to improve finance processes.
• Collaborative, and comfortable working with colleagues of different ages, experiences and backgrounds.

Individuals with the right attitude will be given the opportunity to take ownership, introduce improvements and make a meaningful difference to the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual Group consolidation and reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidation journals, intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
• Review submissions from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, reporting schedules and hedge accounting schedules.
• Support year-end audit and Annual Report preparation.

SGX & Management Reporting

• Prepare management reporting packs, financial analysis and presentation materials.
• Support SGX results announcements, compliance checklists and Board reporting.

Accounting & Compliance

• Support accounting policy updates and assessment of new SFRS / IFRS requirements.
• Prepare accounting analysis and memoranda for significant transactions.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audit and statutory reporting requirements.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Support Group budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Review budgets, forecasts and key financial movements.
• Prepare variance analysis, cash flow information and management reports.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support Oracle / Hyperion and other finance system initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, automation and data quality.
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder & Team Support

• Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries and business units.
• Provide guidance on Group reporting, consolidation and accounting requirements.
• Support and guide junior team members where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with strong Group consolidation and reporting experience.
• Experience in a listed company is essential.
• Experience with Oracle and/or Hyperion is essential.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS / IFRS, consolidation, financial reporting and audit.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience in process improvement, automation or finance transformation will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.