Manager, Finance

CapitaLand Retail Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real asset manager headquartered in Singapore is seeking a Finance professional to support financial operations. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates should have strong finance qualifications and at least 5 years of experience, particularly in the real estate sector. Great opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised rates at Ascott residences

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance, ideally in real estate or fund management.
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis and reports for the entity and subsidiaries.
• Build partnerships and provide support in investment activities.
• Assist in annual budgets and compliance reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Job description

Headquartered and listed in Singapore in 2021, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As of 31 March 2025, CLI managed S$117 billion of funds through stakes in seven listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, along with private real asset vehicles investing in demographics, disruption, and digitalisation-themed strategies. Its diversified real asset classes include retail, office, lodging, industrial, logistics, business parks, wellness, self-storage, data centres, private credit, and special opportunities.

Job Description

You will be part of our Finance team supporting CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited (CLARML) and will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of CLARML.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare monthly analysis, review, and interpret the financials of the listed entity and its overseas subsidiaries.
2. Prepare quarterly and half-yearly financial reports and board papers for the listed entity.
3. Build partnerships and strong relationships with business teams, providing support and advisory in investment and divestment activities.
4. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
5. Work with external auditors to ensure smooth audit closing processes.
6. Assist in compliance reporting matters.
7. Oversee statutory filings and surveys to statutory bodies.
8. Collaborate with country teams to ensure financial operations align with group financial and reporting guidelines and regulations.
9. Perform any other functions as assigned.

Requirements

1. A Certified Public Accountant or possess a professional qualification in Finance.
2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to the real estate sector and/or fund management.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
4. Good team player with strong communication skills (both written and oral).
5. Able to work independently and effectively under pressure.
6. Natural curiosity and a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.
7. Possess maturity, strategic thinking abilities, interpersonal skills, and enjoy a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
8. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, training and development opportunities, subsidised rates at Ascott residences, support for staff volunteerism, and wellness programmes.

Closing Statement

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, recruiting based on merit and fit with our corporate values. We provide equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and promote an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief, or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Welcome to CapitaLand!

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About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups, headquartered in Singapore. Its portfolio focuses on real asset management and real estate development across 270 cities in 45 countries.

Celebrating 25 years of excellence in 2025, CapitaLand continues to innovate and shape the industry. Its ecosystem includes integrated real asset management, development, and operating capabilities that support its businesses in building core competencies across the value chain, optimizing strategies for its listed and private real estate arms, and driving competitive advantage.

Sustainability is at the core of CapitaLand’s operations, contributing to environmental and social well-being while delivering long-term value to stakeholders.