Senior Manager, Group Consolidation (1-Year Contract)

CERTIS GROUP - GHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Group Consolidation to join their finance team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial reporting, manage audit processes, and drive continuous improvements in financial governance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and CPA qualification preferred. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape key initiatives and enhance reporting processes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on consolidation experience.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Serve as a key liaison with external and internal auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance consolidation processes.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial Reporting Standards (FRS)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

SAP FICO

BPC implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA qualification

Tools

SAP FICO

BPC

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Group Consolidation to join the Certis Group Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of our consolidated financial reporting, supporting strategic decision‑making across the Group. You will lead statutory and shareholder reporting, engage with auditors, and drive accounting excellence across HQ and overseas markets. This role offers the opportunity to shape key group‑level initiatives, optimise consolidation processes, and strengthen the quality and efficiency of financial governance at Certis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance for reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reporting packages for shareholders.
• Serve as a key liaison with external and internal auditors, managing all audit‑related matters effectively.
• As part of the Group Accounting Centre of Excellence, develop and roll out accounting guidance to finance teams across HQ and overseas markets.
• Partner closely with the Management Accounting / FP&A teams on accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead various group‑level initiatives, including:
  • Ad‑hoc reviews of internal controls to ensure adequacy and policy compliance.
  • Review and governance of balance sheet accounts.
  • Alignment and updating of Group accounting policies to ensure compliance with SFRS and new accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance consolidation and reporting processes, improving the quality and efficiency of financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong knowledge of FRS; CPA qualification preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on consolidation experience.
• Prior Big 4 experience is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP FICO and BPC experience preferred. Experience in BPC implementation will be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Meticulous, well‑organised, and analytical, with a positive attitude.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.