Finance Manager, Group Controllership

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager for Group Controllership to oversee accounting policies and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience, significant expertise in IFRS, and proven leadership skills in a listed company environment. This role involves enhancing financial governance and supporting critical financial transactions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience with 5 years in a managerial role in a listed company.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and application to complex financial transactions.
• Experience in leadership within accounting policy or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, interpret, and implement accounting policies in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead accounting treatment for complex transactions like M&A and revenue recognition.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements for compliance with IFRS.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

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 a Finance Manager, Group Controllership, 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.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.