Finance Manager, Group Controllership

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm seeks a Group Technical Accounting Manager to enhance financial governance and ensure compliance with IFRS. The candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting significant financial transactions and guiding the organization through regulatory changes, offering a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, 5 years in a managerial role in a listed company environment.
• Experience in public accounting firm or MNC with listed company financial reporting is a plus.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and leadership in accounting policy or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement accounting policies per IFRS, support transaction advisory for M&A.
• Conduct research on evolving accounting standards and prepare financial statements.
• Drive internal controls and governance processes, report to Audit & Risk Committee.

Skills

Understanding of IFRS

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

Chartered Accountant (Singapore)

Tools

SAP

Job description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As aGroup Technical Accounting Manager, you will be a key member of the Group Finance team, reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting & Governance. You will play a pivotal role in interpreting and operationalizing complex accounting standards across the Group, ensuring compliance with IFRS and readiness for future listing requirements. This role is instrumental in enhancing financial governance, supporting risk and audit activities, and guiding the Group through significant financial transactions and regulatory changes.

What will you do?

Accounting Standards & Policy Development:

• Develop, interpret, and implement accounting policies in accordance with IFRS and other applicable standards, ensuring readiness for future public listing requirements.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting principles across the organization, working closely with finance teams to enhance financial reporting quality.

Transaction Support & Advisory:

• Lead the accounting treatment for complex transactions such as M&A, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and financial instrument valuation, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with business leaders, legal, tax, and finance teams to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting of significant transactions.
• Evaluate and document accounting positions for key transactions, ensuring adherence to IFRS and best practices for public listed companies.

Technical Research & Financial Reporting:

• Conduct in-depth research on new and evolving accounting standards, assessing their impact on the company’s financial statements and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and consultants to ensure alignment on accounting treatments.

Governance, Risk & Internal Controls:

• Drive financial policies governance and process application, setting up controls and frameworks to support new initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Work with internal audit and finance teams to design and implement improvements to internal controls as directed by the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Prepare accurate and timely Audit & Risk Committee reports and financial disclosures, and monitor follow-up actions.

Capability Building & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide technical accounting guidance and training to finance teams on emerging standards and regulatory changes.
• Partner effectively with stakeholders across finance, audit, legal, and business teams to strengthen governance and reporting practices.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 yearsin a managerial role in a listed company environment.
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm or MNC with exposure to listed company financial reporting is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and its application to business and complex financial transactions.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within accounting policy, financial reporting in a listed company environment, or audit functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to work across functions.
• Meticulous, analytical, and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Chartered Accountant (Singapore) or equivalent professional qualification.

If you would like to be part of the winning team that does great work, apply today!

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.