Senior Finance Analyst, Controlling

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to oversee the review of financial statements and manage a team of analysts. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in accounting or ACCA, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with SFRS, delivering accurate financial reports, and engaging with business stakeholders. This role requires strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably with audit background.
• 2 years of supervisory role experience.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for compliance.
• Approve and ensure accuracy of journal entries.
• Prepare monthly group consolidation and revenue reconciliation.
• Engage with business stakeholders to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Lead analysts in everyday operations and closing processes.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good working knowledge of SFRS

Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Can-do attitude

Education

Degree in accounting or ACCA

Job description

Job Location

Location: Clementi / Six Avenue (need to rotate between 2 office locations)

Job description

• In charge of the review of entities’ monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SFRS and Charity reporting standards
• Approve journal entries submitted by analyst and ensure accuracy
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including the analysis and commentary on major variances
• Provide monthly revenue reconciliation to ensure revenue is recognized accurately and actively engage with business stakeholders
• Assist in preparing monthly group consolidation
• Review audit schedules and assist in internal and external audit queries
• Support and ensure compliance with all financial and corporate tax filing requirements
• Involve in continuous process improvement for more effective and efficient operation
• Assist in new business initiatives and system implementation/enhancement when required
• Able to work within tight deadlines
• Lead and guide analyst in day-to-day operation and closing process

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in accounting or ACCA and its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience preferably with audit background, including 2 years supervisory role
• Good working knowledge of SFRS and other regulatory requirements
• Well-versed in advance Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook
• A self-starter who can plan, organize and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines independently
• Can-do attitude, good team player, driven and passionate about work
• Strong verbal and written communication skill

Compulsory Requirements

• Degree in accounting or ACCA and its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience preferably with audit background, including 2 years supervisory role
• Knowledge of SFRS