Senior Analyst, Controlling

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

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is seeking a seasoned controllership professional to review and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financials for assigned entities in accordance with SFRS, MFRS, and charity standards.

You will lead a small team of analysts, prepare and review journal entries, coordinate audits, and support tax computations and transfer pricing documentation. This role emphasizes process improvements and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with 2+ years supervisory.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, MFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries; ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits; prepare draft audited statements.
• Assist in group consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Support tax computations, ECI submissions, and transfer pricing documentation.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Group Consolidation

Revenue Recognition

Audit Management

Tax Compliance

Transfer Pricing

Process Improvement

People Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / ACCA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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), Malaysian 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.

• Financial Reporting
• Group Consolidation
• Revenue Recognition
• Audit Management
• Tax Compliance
• Transfer Pricing
• Process Improvement
• People Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the region’s leading education and lifelong learning institutions, recognized for empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive across life stages through learning. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has, for close to 60 years, been leading in the development of work and industry skills for Singapore’s growth. Through harnessing new knowledge, skills and technology, SIM provides skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life. SIM achieves this through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy. SIM GE focuses on higher education pathways and SIM Academy focuses on Professional Development (PD) and Enterprise Solutions (ES) for career transitions and advancements, and integrated learning solutions for enterprises. For more information on the Singapore Institute of Management, visit sim.edu.sg