Manager, Consolidation & Reporting (2 years contract)

Certis; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Certis is seeking a seasoned Group Consolidation and Reporting professional to prepare statutory consolidated accounts under SFRS, support SG Market financial reporting and drive policy governance across markets. You will liaise with auditors, provide technical accounting guidance and lead continuous improvement initiatives in consolidation processes.

The role requires 7+ years in consolidation, a strong Excel/Power BI footprint, and experience with SAP FICO/S4HANA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA/CA or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience, with at least 5 years hands-on consolidation experience.
• Big 4 exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Group Consolidation and Statutory Accounts — Prepare statutory consolidated accounts in accordance with SFRS and report timely to top management and shareholders.
• Shareholder & Subsidiary Reporting — Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for the shareholder and review subsidiaries' packages.
• Audit Management — Liaise with external/internal auditors and manage the audit process.
• Group Accounting Centre of Excellence — Provide accounting advice across HQ and overseas markets to ensure SFRS/IFRS compliance.
• Financial Reporting — Support SG Market reporting, including balance sheet and P/L reviews.
• Policy Maintenance — Maintain Group Finance policies across markets.
• Continuous Improvement — Drive improvements in consolidation and reporting processes.
• Strategic Initiatives — Support group-wide strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAP FICO

S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

SAP FICO

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

This role is responsible for the preparation of Group consolidation and statutory reporting, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant Group financial statements and reporting packages to the shareholder within tight timelines. The role also provides technical accounting advice, supports SG Market financial reporting, strengthens policy governance across jurisdictions and contributes to continuous improvements in consolidation and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Group Consolidation and Statutory Accounts — Prepare statutory consolidated accounts in accordance with SFRS, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely reporting to top management, shareholder and other stakeholders.


• Shareholder & Subsidiary Reporting — Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for the shareholder, and review subsidiaries' reporting packages.


• Audit Management — Act as a key liaison with external and internal auditors, managing the audit process effectively and according to agreed schedule.


• Group Accounting Centre of Excellence — As a key member of the team, develop and provide accounting advice to financial accounting teams across HQ and overseas markets, ensuring compliance with SFRS/IFRS including new accounting standards.


• Business Partnering — Partner with the internal departments, including but not limited to Financial Planning & Analysis, Group Shared Services, SG Market Finance teams etc, on finance and accounting matters.


• Financial Reporting — Support financial reporting for the SG market, including the review of the balance sheet, profit & loss statement and supporting balance sheet schedules.


• Policy Maintenance — Maintain and upkeep Group Finance policies across markets.


• Continuous Improvement — Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing existing consolidation and reporting processes to elevate the quality of financial reporting.


• Strategic Initiatives — Support strategic initiatives across the Group.


• Ad-hoc Assignments — Undertake ad-hoc assignments and projects as and when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification with good knowledge in SFRS;


• Minimum 7 years’ experience, with at least 5 years hands-on experience in consolidation


• Big 4 exposure is a plus


• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and PowerBI skills


• SAP FICO knowledge is preferable


• Prior experience in S4 HANA implementation is an advantage


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior management, auditors, overseas finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders effectively


• Meticulous, well organized, analytical individual with positive working attitude


• Highly-driven, self-motivated and able to work independently and a good team player