Finance Manager

Hongkong Land Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of its private fund platform in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, cash management, and compliance with tax regulations, while leading a small team. Candidates should have a strong accounting background, experience in fund reporting, leadership skills, and a minimum of 10 years in finance, including 2 years in a managerial position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in private real estate funds and related structures.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (preferred) and SFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team for accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee consolidation of entities within the fund structure.
• Coordinate with tax advisors to manage tax filings for all entities.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Experience in fund reporting

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Financial systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of our real estate private fund platform. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience in fund reporting, and the ability to lead a small team. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, consolidation, investor reporting, performance fee calculations, treasury management, and tax compliance. The candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, banks, and tax advisors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial processes. He/she will also assist with the acquisitions of new assets.

Responsibilities

Financial reporting and control / Investor reporting

• Lead and supervise a team of 2 finance staff to deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the fund and its SPV entities, as well as for the asset and property management entities

• Oversee consolidation of the entities within the fund structure.

• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts

• Preparation / review of NAV statements, investor reports, investors’ capital account statements and annual budgets

• Calculate management fees and performance fees in accordance with fund agreements

• Coordinate annual external audits, liaising with auditors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards

Operations

• Manage and review payment processing for vendors, service providers, and property-related expenses

• Liaise with internal teams such as Company Secretary, Legal, Tax and Treasury on related matters

• Prepare materials for Board / Investment Committee meetings

• Prepare and manage regulatory, legal and tax aspects of distributions and capital calls

Cash / debt management

• Monitor cash positions across fund entities and forecast liquidity requirements.

• Manage treasury workflows including payments, cash transfers, and fund expenses.

• Liaise with banks on refinancing activities, loan drawdowns, rollover arrangements, and covenant compliance.

• Optimize cash utilization across the fund structure.

Tax

• Coordinate with tax advisors to manage tax filings for all entities, ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations

• Review tax computations and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

Other

• Support senior management and the investment team on new investment opportunities.

• Ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred

• Minimum 10 years of finance experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role

• Proven experience in private real estate funds and related structures

• Strong knowledge of IFRS (preferred) and SFRS

• Proficient in financial systems and advanced Excel skills

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment