AVP, Financial Accounting, Finance Department

GIC Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global investment firm in Singapore seeks an AVP for its Financial Accounting team. The role involves driving transformation initiatives within finance operations and creating dashboards that deliver real-time insights. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, along with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience. Applicants should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with expertise in data visualization tools. The firm promotes a flexible work culture while valuing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of relevant working experience, with experience in finance operations.
• Proven experience in leading transformation initiatives.
• Strong initiative and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation initiatives in finance operations.
• Design and maintain finance dashboards for insights.
• Analyse financial data for trends and improvements.

Skills

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Finance Department

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16902

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.

Finance Department

Finance Department (FD) is responsible for financial management of the GIC group. We ensure financial stewardship and reporting for the GIC group, and act as Finance Business Partners to optimise corporate financial planning and the use of operating budgets for growth and sustainability. We harness data and technology to create insights for financial decision‑making and achieve excellence in financial operations.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Financial Accounting team with the Finance Department. As a member of the Financial Accounting team, your responsibility includes driving transformation initiatives within finance operations, leveraging on data and technology to perform analysis and presenting meaningful insights through dashboards for management reporting.

What will you do as a AVP in the Financial Accounting team?

• Transformation and Change Management: Lead initiatives focused on transforming finance operations and managing change effectively.
• Dashboard Creation: Design, implement, and maintain interactive finance dashboards that provide real‑time insights into finance operations and key metrics.
• Financial Analytics: Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Design and implement analytics tools to detect outliers in finance operations, ensuring timely intervention and resolution.
• Finance Operations Management: Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in processes such as travel & expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury cash operations.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience: 8 to 10 years of relevant working experience, with some experience in finance operations and finance transformation.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent platforms. Hands‑on experience in designing and building dashboards, including identifying, defining, and implementing the appropriate metrics to support business insights and decision‑making.
• Transformation and Change Management: Proven experience in leading transformation initiatives and managing change effectively, demonstrating the ability to engage stakeholders.
• Driven self‑starter: Strong initiative, resourceful and able to work collaboratively with different stakeholders, and can work independently to deliver outcomes.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

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 guide 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.

Learn more about our Finance Department here: https://gic.careers/group/finance-department/