Manager, Finance Controllers

Job Description

The incumbent will oversee the General Ledger function at SingPost and supervise a team of three staff members. He/She will review the team’s work to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and the accuracy of ledger postings, including account reconciliations and the smooth execution of month-end and year-end closing processes. The role involves resolving accounting issues, liaising with internal and external auditors, and ensuring adherence to company policies, corporate directives, and applicable accounting standards. In addition, the incumbent will lead finance-related projects and support continuous improvements within the finance function.

General Ledger

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Review journal entries, such as accruals, deferrals and reclassifications entries in the general ledger monthly

• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and financial records.

• Review Cost Centres, COA and Product Code creations

• Oversee accounting processes and tasks, including bank reconciliation and other balance sheet schedules

• Handle audits, ensuring deadlines are met

• Review quarterly GST filing

• Collaborate with various departments to resolve operational issues

• Co-ordinate and liaise with external stakeholders such as external auditors, internal auditors, local tax, and government authorities

• Review and enhance work processes and internal controls, making recommendations for improvement where necessary

• Assist in the implementation of ERP system

• Participate in and lead ad hoc projects as assigned

IMDA reporting

• With IMDA regulatory reporting moving into the Group and the current General Ledger team's current regulatory reporting requirements, this role will combine both responsibilities.

ERP/EPM custodian

• Serve as a guardian of the master data for ERP and EPM when ERP has gone live. Master data are attributes such as GL and EPM chart of accounts, product codes, intercompany codes which will be maintained centrally at Grp, though they are maintained separately at each subsidiary today.

• Centralised data management ensures consistency and accuracy in financial reporting for both Company and Group.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with a professional certification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant General Ledger and financial reporting experience, with prior supervisory or team leadership exposure.

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, GST compliance, audit processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Proven experience managing month-end/year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Familiarity with ERP/EPM systems and master data governance; experience in ERP implementation is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams.