Senior Accountant or Assistant Finance Manager

LMA RECRUITMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage accounting and financial reporting for a REIT manager. The candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, and at least 5 years of experience in financial consolidation. Knowledge of the real estate or REIT sector is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in financial consolidation.
• Prior experience in the real estate or REIT sector will be an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a lean team and managing multiple deliverables under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the preparation of financial statements.
• Review and consolidate annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow positions and coordinate funding needs.
• Assist with group tax planning and compliance.

Skills

Financial consolidation

Strong communication skills

Self-driven

Resourceful

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions for the REIT Manager, the REIT, and its subsidiaries. The role reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager and will provide guidance to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Take ownership of the preparation of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Review and consolidate annual budgets and forecasts across the group.
• Work closely with the Property Manager’s finance team to review monthly reports from asset-level entities, ensuring accuracy and readiness for consolidation.
• Perform performance analysis and compute key return and performance indicators.
• Develop financial models and prepare both regular and ad-hoc analytical reports.
• Manage the statutory audit processes for the REIT Manager, REIT, SPVs, and group-level audits.
• Oversee and review journal entries and financial adjustments for group entities.

Cash Management / Treasury

• Administer the setup, maintenance, and closure of corporate bank accounts.
• Monitor cash flow positions across entities and coordinate funding needs.
• Supervise accounts payable activities and ensure timely settlement of payments.
• Oversee the distribution payout process.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Support communication with company secretary, compliance officer, trustee, and legal counsel on matters such as financial reporting, regulatory filings, distributions, refinancing, and other capital market transactions.

Tax & Structuring

• Assist with group tax planning, structuring, and compliance matters.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA).
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in financial consolidation.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, preferably good in Mandarin.
• Prior experience in the real estate or REIT sector will be an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a lean team and managing multiple deliverables under tight timelines.

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