Senior Finance Manager

THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conglomerate-investment firm located in Singapore is seeking a driven Senior Finance Manager to oversee cash management and banking operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in a real estate company and possess a degree in accounting, along with CA or CPA qualifications. Responsibilities include financial planning, managing investments, and compliance with accounting standards. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to various finance functions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a real estate company, including experience in a big 4 audit firm.
• Experience in managing banking operations and cash management strategies.
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash management and banking operations for assets.
• Work on financing for acquisitions and existing investments.
• Prepare and review annual budget and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Cash management

Financial analysis

Tax strategy

Hedging strategies

Education

Degree in accounting

Qualified CA or CPA

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Established in 1887, The Straits Trading Company Limited is a conglomerate-investment company with operations and financial interests in resources, property, and hospitality. These include majority or strategic stakes in Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad and Far East Hospitality Holdings. These holdings also include a diversified property portfolio and real estate investment that are wholly-owned.

We are looking for a driven, motivated and hands-on Senior Finance Manager.

Treasury Management

• Working together with Group Treasury to oversee the cash management asset financing/ refinancing FX and interest rate hedging strategies for the assets under his/her charge
• Managing the banking operations of the assets under his/her charge
• Monitor and ensuring loan compliance/ available headroom and proposing appropriate strategies
• Working with lenders on asset financing/refinancing events
• Analyzing and implementing FX and interest rate hedging strategies

Corporate Finance

• Working with the investment &/or Asset Management teams on
• Financing for new acquisitions, refinancing for existing investments
• Efficient capital structuring for new acquisitions and divestment funding mechanism
• Reviewing and proposing changes to tax strategies in accordance with regulatory changes
• Responsible for delivering the Finance team's targets

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Preparing/ Reviewing annual budget and monthly forecast
• Analyzing asset financial performance via forecastin
• Providing insights on business activities
• Analyzing the P&L and cashflow impact of potential acquisitions / divestments

Accounting

• Overseeing and reviewing asset financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Guiding the local reporting teams on accounting treatment for acquisitions, divestments and other transactions
• Ensuring annual audit and tax compliance for assets under his/her charge

Others

• Perform other duties as assigned and any other work exigencies and secondment that may arise and as requested by the company.

Requirements:

• Degree in accounting
• Qualified in CA or CPA (CA, ACCA and other recognized accounting bodies)
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in a real estate company including in a big 4 audit firm
• Experience in Oracle Fusion is advantageous
• Previous industry experience in Real Estate/Property will be advantageous