Lead, Controlling

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT GROUP LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management institute in Singapore is seeking an experienced Lead, Controlling for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing the Group’s financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, proven leadership experience, and a minimum of 5 years in relevant financial roles. Key deliverables include financial reporting and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in controlling, statutory reporting, and group consolidation.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Conduct detailed financial and variance analysis.
• Manage and coordinate group tax matters.
• Enhance finance and controlling processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and Lead, Controlling to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. The Lead Controlling will play a key role in managing and overseeing the Group’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's objectives.

The scope includes but is not limited to the following:

Group Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of the Group financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, relevant regulatory regulations and policies.
• Review monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements.

Financial Performance and Analysis

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reviews to support management’s decision-making.
• Provide insightful commentary on financial results and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support the preparation of management reports, board papers, and presentations.

Tax and Compliance

• Manage and coordinate group tax matters, including corporate tax, GST/VAT, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Liaise with external tax agents and auditors to ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely filing.

Fixed Asset Management

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and periodic physical verification.
• Ensure compliance with group asset policies and maintain proper asset registers.

Process Improvement and Controls

• Review and enhance finance and controlling processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Drive automation and system improvement initiatives where relevant.
• Support implementation of finance transformation projects as required.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Controlling team.
• Foster a strong team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and business units to ensure financial alignment with corporate objectives.

Deliverables

• Timely submission of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Completion of group audit and tax submissions within deadlines.
• Implementation or recommendation of at least one key process improvement initiative within the contract period.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA).
• Proven experience with minimum 5 years in controlling, statutory reporting and group consolidation, including minimum of 3 years in leading a team
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.