Group Manager, Finance

YCH Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

YCH Group is seeking an experienced Group Consolidation professional to lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process under IFRS. The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, expert Excel skills, and experience with consolidation tools like Oracle, Prophix, and Tableau.

The ideal candidate will oversee intercompany matching, assist in note disclosures, and act as the main liaison with external auditors while driving continuous improvement of consolidation processes.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible finance experience, with 3+ years in group consolidation.
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent.
• Advanced IFRS knowledge and ability to apply standards in consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation timetable and ensure subsidiaries submit data on time.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation under IFRS.
• Draft consolidated financial statements with notes and disclosures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data mining

Analytical thinking

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Prophix

Tableau

Job description

• Manage the Month-End Close: Lead the group consolidation timeable, ensuring all subsidiaries submitted accurate financial data within strict deadlines.
• Group Consolidation: Prepare and execute the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation process under IFRS, eliminating intercompany transactions, unrealised profits and investments.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Draft the consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Equity), including complex note disclosure.
• Review & Analysis: Review subsidiary submissions for completeness and accuracy; investigate and resolve significant fluctuations and variances.
• Report Packs: Prepare detailed management reporting packs providing insightful commentary on group financial performance.
• Technical Guidance: Act as the subject‑matter‑expert on complex accouting topics such as Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (FRS 118), Foreign Currency Transaction (IAS 21), Lease Accounting (SFRS 16), etc.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors regarding group consolidation, managing the delivery of audit evidence and resolving queries efficiently.
• Policy Implementation: Ensure consistent application of group accounting poliies across all subsidiaries.
• Process & System Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement of consolidation tools (eg ORACLE, Prophix, Tableau, etc) to automate manual proceswses and reduce the closing cycle.
• Intercompany Management: Oversee the intercompany matching and reconciliation process, revolving aged balances and ensuring efficient settlement.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance with at least 3 years of dedicated experience in group consolidation.
• ACCA, CIMA, CPA (or equivalent) qualified. Candidates wth audit background are highly preferred.
• Experience within logistics and real estate sector is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in consolidation tools (eg ORACLE, Prophix, Tableau)
• Expert-level excel and data mining skills.
• Analytical thinking with the capability to translate raw data into actionable business insights and narratives.
• Proven ability to translate complex group accounting policies and IFRS requirements into lucid, structured directives for country finance teams, ensuring a coherent application of standards and strict adherence in group reporting deadlines.
• Thrives in time-sensitive environments, consistently delivering under tight turnarounds.
• Proactive in identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.