Associate/AVP, Group Controllers - Data focus

GIC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

GIC is exploring an Associate/AVP role in Group Controllership to lead centralized accounting, financial reporting, and data management for its investments. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration with auditors and technology teams.

You will drive the GL close, prepare management accounts, and ensure data quality across ABOR platforms while partnering with stakeholders to modernize reporting, analytics, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, business, economics with data analytics exposure or equivalent.
• CPA qualification preferred with Big 4 background.
• At least 7 years of experience in accounting and audit roles.
• Solid understanding of IFRS/SFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP platforms; SAP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized accounting operations for group level accounts and subsidiaries.
• Review quarterly GL close and management accounts; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes; drive continuous improvements.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives; design processes, leverage data analytics, enable automation.
• Maintain ABOR data quality and govern data stewardship across investment lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business/economics with data analytics focus

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP

Geneva ABOR

FIS Investran

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

GIC is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world's industry leaders. As a leading global long‑term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore's financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

GIS provides strategic investment services and financial management across GIC's public and private market asset classes. Leveraging data and emerging technologies, the department drives the development and execution of business infrastructure plans while shaping scalable, agile, and resilient operating models that enable growth and deliver operational excellence. GIS provides operational expertise spanning market settlements, transaction management and execution, investment data operations, portfolio finance, valuations, accounting, and tax services, as well as portfolio administration.

Group Controllers (GC)

The GIS department at GIC is looking to onboard an Associate/AVP to play a role on group controllership, including but not limited to accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and data management for GIC’s investments.

What will you do as a Group Controller?

Centralized Accounting Operations

• Manage key accounting processes as part of a centralized finance function for group level accounts and its subsidiaries, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with internal policies and deadlines.
  • Accounting Transaction Processing: Oversee the end-to-end processing of accounting book of record derived from investment and financial transactions, ensuring all relevant data and activities are accurately captured and updated in the accounting and management systems. This includes timely input of accounting entries and maintaining up-to-date records to support effective financial management.
  • Account Reconciliation: Ensure that all account reconciliations, including cash and intercompany balances, are completed promptly and accurately to maintain the integrity of financial records.
  • Exception Management & Issue Resolution: Proactively review exception items and alerts generated by accounting system dashboards. Collaborate closely with the internal teams and service vendors to investigate, resolve, and prevent recurring issues, thereby supporting data accuracy and process reliability.
  • General Ledger (GL) Close Monitoring: Oversee and monitor the quarterly GL closing process in the accounting system, ensuring that all entries recorded correctly and consistently across all portfolio groups and that the close is completed within established timelines.
  • Management Accounts Review: Timely review of in-house management accounts to ensure books of records are accurate and made available for downstream usage.
  • Outsourced Accounting Records: Ensure timely receipt of outsourced quarterly accounting packages and reports from accounting agents. Diligently review these reports, identify and resolve any exception items, and ensure that all external deliverables meet the organization's standards for accuracy and completeness.

Audit Support

• Review the annual accounts of investment holding companies, prepare supporting documentation, and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors to facilitate smooth and successful audit processes.
• Continuous improvements on the global audit program through post audit review actions.

Finance Transformation

• Drive improvements and initiatives by redesigning processes, implementing new technologies, and enhancing data analytics capabilities. This position works closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and strategic value, ensuring that the Group Controllers adapt to evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.

Data Management

• Maintain and oversee the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of ABOR Data used in day-to-day portfolio management.
• Investigate and resolve data issues, quality breaks, and process gaps that impact downstream investment and reporting systems.
• Serve as a data Subject Matter Expert, working with stakeholders to understand data requirements across the investment lifecycle and advising on appropriate data usage.
• Perform data stewardship responsibilities, ensuring reference data aligns with enterprise definitions, standards, and control frameworks.
• Partner with third-party data providers and internal operations teams to resolve data discrepancies and implement data governance standards.

Portfolio Solutions Development

• Partner with technology teams and managed service providers to operate and enhance data platforms.
• Support assessments of data and operational readiness for new investment products, structures, markets, and processes.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and business validation for data changes and enhancements.
• Identify and implement process improvements and change initiatives, including opportunities to reinvigorate ABOR data operations, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of GIC's data management capabilities by applying industry best practices and emerging tools, including automation or AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Possesses a business major (accounting, business, economics) with either a minor/master of data analytics or experience working with data reporting/management.
• Holds a Certified Public Accountant qualification, with Big 4 training highly preferred.
• Brings at least 7 years of relevant professional experience, with substantial exposure to both accounting and audit functions.
• Demonstrates solid understanding and practical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including IFRS and SFRS.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in using accounting software systems; prior hands‑on experience with SAP for financial closing processes is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with Accounting Book of Record (ABOR) systems such as Geneva, FIS Investran.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Committed, motivated, and meticulous, thriving in fast‑paced and dynamic work environments.
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving capabilities.
• A collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and IT skills.
• A proactive self‑starter with strong initiative, able to manage multiple priorities, confidently engage with diverse stakeholders, and work independently to deliver high‑quality results.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward‑looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long‑term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in‑person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC's PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long‑term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.