Senior Analyst, Controlling

Singapore Institute of Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Institute of Management is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to oversee financial reporting, controllership, and compliance across multiple entities. The role includes managing month-end, consolidation, audits, and tax submissions while coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors.

The candidate will lead a team of analysts, drive process improvements, and ensure high-quality, timely reporting with strong financial controls in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA, etc).
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience including 2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, MFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA; advanced Excel; strong PowerPoint/Word/Outlook skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven leadership to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for compliance with SFRS/MFRS and other regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review revenue and direct expense journal entries; ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure timely preparation of reports with meaningful variance analyses for management.
• Perform monthly revenue reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with business stakeholders.
• Assist in monthly group consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors and prepare audited FS.
• Prepare ECI submissions and review corporate tax computations for SG/MY entities.
• Collaborate with tax advisors on Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Drive process improvements to enhance controls and reporting effectiveness.
• Lead and coach analysts on day-to-day operations and technical accounting.

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 or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft 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

• 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.

Key Competencies:

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