Controllers, Investment Accounting, Associate, Singapore

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm in Singapore is looking for a Controller to support investment strategies. The role involves financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates have strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and 3-4 years in finance or auditing. The firm fosters diversity and offers numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Wellness and personal finance offerings

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in the audit or finance field.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and risk management of investment structures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with Tax and Treasury for risk management.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Innovative mindset

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s in accounting, finance or related fields

Qualified accountant

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Would you like to utilize and build your accounting and finance knowledge as a controller supporting the investment strategies of Goldman Sachs? We are looking for a team player with strong accounting knowledge and a passion in finance to support the Asset & Wealth Management business which primarily focus on the long term investment objectives of the firm and our clients.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

You will have direct experience to learn and understand the investment process within a leading global financial institution and the firm’s accounting, regulatory and control processes that support the investments. This includes review of complex investment transactions for compliance with financial and regulatory requirements and applying systems and workflows for reporting and risks management of these investments. This gives you an excellent opportunity to leverage your technical, leadership and interpersonal skills in such an environment. You will get to work with talented professionals from various departments and experience Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated technology systems in great depths.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and risk management of firm’s investing structures across multiple requirements
• Reporting under US GAAP for the purpose of the firm’s consolidated financials and US regulatory compliance requirements
• Ensure proper and timely submissions of local statutory financials and regulatory filings
• Collaborate with Tax to ensure compliance and proper risk management of tax obligations
• Collaborate with Treasury to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of funding for firm’s investing structures
• Conduct reviews of transactions for accounting treatment, funding and control considerations across various asset classes (e.g., real estate, private equity, private credit)
• Have a strong sense of control and ensure control standards are maintained and documented
• A team player who can work effectively with Business and other Federation teams
• Strong confident character, innovative mindset and able to work under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Master’s candidate in accounting, finance or related fields
• Qualified accountant with working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in the audit or finance field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent PC skills and highly numerate
• Experience in implementing innovative solutions to solve business issues is an advantage
• Proven time management and organization skills
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Willing to take on extra responsibilities

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.