Manager, Finance

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial REIT in Singapore seeks an experienced Manager, Finance to lead key finance functions and oversee compliance and reporting. You will manage financial statements preparation, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring regulatory adherence. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields and have 5-8 years of experience, including 3 years in the REIT industry. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in the real estate or REIT industry.
• Strong understanding of REIT regulations and financial structures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Manage quarterly earnings releases, presentations, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with SGX listing and REIT tax requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

Our client is a leading industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on SGX with a portfolio of more than 20 properties in Singapore and a market capitalization of more than S$1 billion. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Finance to lead key functions within their REIT operations. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and oversee the whole finance spectrum including REIT’s taxation, compliance and corporate secretarial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS and REIT-specific reporting requirements.
• Review Group consolidated financial statements and subsidiaries monthly close.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across the real estate portfolio.
• Review cash flow projections, journals and key reviewer for AR and AP function.
• Maintain compliance with internal SOPs and Delegation of Authority.
• Work with internal team members to understand risks areas for the REIT and maintain risk register for the REIT.
• Manage quarterly earnings releases, presentations, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with SGX listing requirement, MAS requirements, REIT tax, GST.
• Work closely with external / internal auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory adherence.
• Lead a team of finance professionals; mentor junior staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assist in debt and equity capital raising initiatives.
• Assist in corporate secretarial matters.
• Assist in other adhoc matters (e.g. sustainability reporting).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (CPA preferred).
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in the real estate or REIT industry.
• Strong understanding of REIT regulations, financial structures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Please forward your CV to [e-mail].

Kindly note that all applications are strictly confidential and only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.