Senior Analyst, Controlling

Singapore Institute of Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Management is seeking a seasoned finance professional to oversee financial reporting, controllership, and compliance across multiple entities.

You will manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings, support group consolidation, coordinate audits, and mentor analysts to deliver accurate, timely statements with strong controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/ACCA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS and MFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and advanced Excel; proficient with Office suite.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and team-oriented with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities.
• Prepare revenue and direct expense journal entries and review others' entries.
• Ensure timely preparation of reports with meaningful variance analyses.
• Perform monthly revenue reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Assist in monthly group consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and review draft audited financial statements.
• Prepare ECI submissions and tax computations for Singapore and Malaysia entities.
• Partner with external tax advisors on Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Drive continuous process improvements to strengthen controls and reporting.
• Lead and develop junior analysts in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/ACCA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

Word/Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to oversee financial reporting, controllership, and compliance activities across multiple entities. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, managing month-end, quarter end and year-end closing processes, supporting group consolidation, maintaining compliance with statutory and tax requirements, and coordinating audit activities. The incumbent will work closely with business stakeholders, external auditors, and tax advisors while driving process improvements and operational excellence. In addition, this role will provide leadership and guidance to analysts, ensuring strong financial controls, high-quality deliverables, and continuous team development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned entities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), and charity reporting standards.
• Prepare revenue & direct expense journal entries as well as review and approve journal entries prepared by analysts, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies / SFRS.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including meaningful variance analysis for management’s review.
• Perform monthly revenue reconciliations to ensure revenue is accurately recognized and collaborate closely with business stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and address accounting matters.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly group consolidation and intercompany elimination / schedules.
• Review audit schedules and supporting documentation, coordinate internal and external audit requests, prepare/review draft audited financial statements.
• Prepare Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) submissions and review corporate income tax computations for Singapore and Malaysia entities.
• Partner with external tax advisors in the preparation and maintenance of Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting effectiveness.
• Support new business initiatives, accounting projects, and system implementations or enhancements as required.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver high-quality work within tight reporting timelines.
• Lead, coach, and provide guidance to analyst on day-to-day operations, month-end closing activities, and technical accounting matters.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role within controllership.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, MFRS, and relevant regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is preferred, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented individual with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• A team player with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.