Senior Manager, Finance

Senior Manager, Finance

Summary

This role is a key support for the Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance of the Singapore listed REIT. Leading the Finance team, this role is responsible for the timely delivery of all internal and external reporting, forecasting, budgeting and operational cash flow management. This role will be managing the group consolidation across local and overseas subsidiaries, leading a small team of managers and executives to prepare all SGX and MAS reportings and announcements. This role will also be a key liaison with various internal and external counterparties for matters in relation to, but not limited to, risk and compliance, taxation, corporate finance, internal audit, corporate secretarial. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance team in monthly closing for the REIT and REIT manager
• Oversee the preparation of group consolidation, financial reporting requirements, SGX announcements, MAS reportings, financial statements and Annual report.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, statutory & regulatory requirements
• Work closely with Asset Management team and subsidiary finance teams to review subsidiary management results and drive goals and outcomes
• Oversee the preparation of Business Reviews, Group Budgets and Forecasts
• Maintain and review financial policies and procedures and ensure alignment and compliance within the Group
• Handle matters pertaining to distribution and tax
• Manage the internal and external audit processes
• Assist in preparation of financial information for inclusion in public documents eg circular, announcements for special projects
• To prepare and present the audit committee/ board materials and attend quarterly Audit and Risk Committee and Board Meetings
• Assist CFO/Head of Finance with treasury functions and liaison with banks
• Participate in Acquisition and M&A Due Diligence related work.
• Support the business functions on investment/finance related matters
• Any other adhoc projects as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or its equivalent
• Chartered Accountant qualification. 
• 10-12 years of relevant experience with at least 5 year experience in listed entities
• Solid technical competency in SGX quarterly reporting, group consolidation, acquisition accounting and management reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Hands-on and adaptive.
• Team player, demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Experience with accounting & consolidation software like SAP and Yardi/ BPC would be an advantage.
• Candidates with experience with the “Big Four” accounting firms preferred
• Prior experience working in a REIT will be an added advantage

N/A. See above.