Assistant / Manager, Finance (Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join our team in Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (an SGX-listed REIT). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the group consolidation process and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the group consolidation process, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reporting.
- Coordinate with subsidiary finance teams to gather and review financial data.
- Analyse management accounts and financial statements and provide insights on variances.
- Assist in the support of the annual budgeting and forecasting process by closely interacting with various finance teams.
- Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support the quarterly review and annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
- Evaluate and look at opportunities to simplify and improve reporting requirements by regions, improved leverage of existing systems and in process standardisation in the planning and analysis area.
- Manage submission of financial reporting to Parent Group
- Participate in the implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
- Participate in the implementation of new accounting systems and/or chart of accounts.
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff.
- Perform related ad-hoc duties as required
Key Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on group consolidation and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of SFRS and consolidation principles.
- Experience with Listed REITs or Big Four experience a plus
- Proficiency in IBM Cognos Controller and SAP systems is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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