Financial Controller

XB Consultants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

XB Consultants in Singapore is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the financial reporting, accounting and control environment across the REIT and its subsidiaries.

You will lead monthly and annual closes, consolidate group financial statements under SFRS(I), ensure SGX and MAS compliance, coordinate audits, manage liquidity and tax matters, and mentor the finance team.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years' experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong track record within a Singapore-listed REIT, listed real estate company, property investment manager or Big Four firm.
• Direct experience with SGX reporting and listed-company financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS(I), consolidation and technical accounting.
• Experience with investment property accounting, valuations and real estate transactions.
• Exposure to acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and/or capital-raising exercises.
• Experience managing external auditors and working with senior management and Boards.
• Strong understanding of Singapore tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial close and reporting process.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS(I) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage consolidation across the REIT and underlying Singapore and international entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reporting and financial analysis.
• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual results announcements, financial statements and annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with SGX listing requirements, SFRS(I), MAS requirements and applicable REIT regulations.
• Prepare and review financial information for Board and Audit & Risk Committee meetings.
• Ensure reporting deadlines and disclosure requirements are consistently met.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management across the REIT group.
• Monitor financing arrangements, interest costs and debt-related financial reporting.
• Oversee GST, corporate income tax, withholding tax and other relevant tax matters.
• Work closely with treasury and investment teams on funding and capital-management activities.
• Maintain a robust financial control framework across the REIT and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure appropriate accounting policies, procedures and controls are maintained.
• Identify and manage financial reporting and operational risks.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Support the CFO and Audit & Risk Committee on accounting, controls and governance matters
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Partner closely with the CFO, CEO, investment and asset management teams.

Job description

A leading Singapore-listed REIT is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to take responsibility for the financial reporting, accounting and control environment across the REIT and its underlying entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial close and reporting process.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS(I) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage consolidation across the REIT and underlying Singapore and international entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reporting and financial analysis.
• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual results announcements, financial statements and annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with SGX listing requirements, SFRS(I), MAS requirements and applicable REIT regulations.
• Prepare and review financial information for Board and Audit & Risk Committee meetings.
• Ensure reporting deadlines and disclosure requirements are consistently met.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management across the REIT group.
• Monitor financing arrangements, interest costs and debt-related financial reporting.
• Oversee GST, corporate income tax, withholding tax and other relevant tax matters.
• Work closely with treasury and investment teams on funding and capital-management activities.
• Maintain a robust financial control framework across the REIT and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure appropriate accounting policies, procedures and controls are maintained.
• Identify and manage financial reporting and operational risks.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Support the CFO and Audit & Risk Committee on accounting, controls and governance matters
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.
• Partner closely with the CFO, CEO, investment and asset management teams.

Candidate Profile

• 10-15+ years' experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• A strong track record within a Singapore-listed REIT, listed real estate company, property investment manager or Big Four firm.
• Direct experience with SGX reporting and listed-company financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS(I), consolidation and technical accounting.
• Experience with investment property accounting, valuations and real estate transactions.
• Exposure to acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and/or capital-raising exercises.
• Experience managing external auditors and working with senior management and Boards.
• Strong understanding of Singapore tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.

Regretfully only successful applicants will be notified