AVP, Group Controllers, Global Investment Services

GIC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC is seeking a Group Controller to manage centralized accounting operations for group level accounts and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with internal policies and deadlines. The role includes overseeing accounting processing, reconciliations, and the quarterly GL close, while coordinating with service providers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates will have CPA qualification, IFRS/SFRS knowledge, SAP experience, and 5–7 years in accounting and audit, with a proactive, analytical mindset and

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Accounting/Finance.
• CPA qualification and Big 4 training preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience including accounting and audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting processing for investment-related books of record.
• Oversee account reconciliations including cash and intercompany balances.
• Review exception items and collaborate with internal teams to investigate and resolve issues.
• Monitor quarterly GL closing across portfolio groups.
• Review management accounts for downstream use.
• Ensure timely outsourced accounting packages are reviewed for accuracy.
• Review annual accounts of investment holding companies and liaise with external auditors.
• Support continuous improvements to the global audit program.
• Drive process improvements, implement new technologies, and enhance data analytics capabilities.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Audit experience

IFRS/SFRS knowledge

SAP experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Education

CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP for financial closing

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.

Global Investment Services

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.

Investment Controllership

You will be part of a team with wide roles and responsibilities, covering governance and operations over the investment life cycle of private market investments, including execution of select pre-deal and post-deal due diligence as well as accounting and reporting. You will work collaboratively with different parties to achieve the delivery of comprehensive investment services. This role will also provide you with opportunities to engage with various types of service providers that form the wider ecosystem of Investment Controllership.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that is an integrated investment service team that partners the business in providing services to support private markets investment.

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 are 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.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Possesses a strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Holds a Certified Public Accountant qualification, with Big 4 training highly preferred.
• Brings 5 to 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.
• 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. Learn more about our Global Investment Services department here: https://gic.careers/departments/global-investment-services/

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.