Senior Finance Executive

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What you will be doing:

• Manage and support the overall financial reporting and financial closing in compliance with US GAAP, FRS and Group reporting requirements.
• Analyze P&L variances month-over-month, review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Actively support month-end closing activities to ensure accurate and timely revenue and cost recognition. Review and highlight any variances to the business prior to monthly and annual closing.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide support during statutory audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure all financial reporting complies with local regulations and accounting standards.
• Ensure all in-scope processes, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Revenue Recognition, General Ledger/Controllership, Procurement, Payroll, and IT adhere to SOX requirements.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for SOX controls, perform regular testing, and identify any deficiencies.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for any identified control deficiencies, working closely with process owners to ensure timely resolution.
• Support internal audits to ensure all business processes comply with company policies and procedures.
• Identify potential risks and weaknesses in internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure that corrective actions are effectively carried out.
• Support the Tax Manager on the post-audit reviews for 7 in-scope entities to ensure compliance with GST regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to gather necessary documentation and provide clarifications during the audit process.
• Assist in preparing reports on audit findings and implement corrective actions to address any issues identified.
• Conduct in-house training related to updates on new accounting standards, corporate policies, internal controls and compliance requirements to relevant staff.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business controls.
• Promote the adoption of best practices in financial processes and controls across the organization.
• Undertake other projects/assignments as assigned.

You are:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, accounting and/or audit
• Proficiency in SOX Controls, US GAAP and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in dealing with internal and external financial and regulatory audits is preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively and positively interact cross-functionally.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize to ensure deadlines are met.
• Highly adaptable and resilient, thriving on changes and challenges.
• Hands-on and a can-do attitude.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to contribute in meetings and be well-versed in business processes and issues.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.