Assistant Manager, Finance
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced finance professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will be assisting in annual budgeting and recurring reforecast exercises, including but not limited to coordination, consolidation, analysis and financial modelling of financial forecasts, scenario simulation (such as impacts of acquisitions and divestments on the financial forecasts) with inputs from various business units and preparation of reporting packages for various stakeholders. The candidate will also be responsible for preparing and ensuring accurate and timely property financial reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, excellent excel and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
Job Description
FP&A:
- Perform financial modelling for budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Assist in annual budgeting and recurring reforecast exercises, including but not limited to coordination, consolidation, analysis and financial modelling of financial forecasts, scenario simulation (such as impacts of acquisitions and divestments on the financial forecasts) with inputs from various business units and preparation of reporting packages for various stakeholders
- Assist in financial performance analysis including analysis of historical results and preparing financial projections and sensitivity analysis
- Assist in preparation of management reports and variance analysis for performance tracking
- Assist in reforecast and budget submissions Assist in preparing quarterly cashflow forecasts
- Assist in the co-ordination and system implementation of new budgeting and financial planning tool
- Assist in preparation of the finance section for the annual business plan
- Assist in ad-hoc tasks and finance projects, if any
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with SFRS
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual financial reporting
- Coordinate internal stakeholders to gather and review financial data Analyse management accounts and financial statements and provide insights on variances
- Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Support the quarterly review and annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
- Participate in the implementation of new accounting standards and policies
- Participate in the implementation of new accounting systems and/or chart of accounts
Key Qualification
- At least 4 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of SFRS and consolidation principles
- Experienced in performing budgeting and financial planning processes
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong excel and good financial modelling skills and knowledge
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in IBM Cognos Controller and SAP systems is a plus
- Experience with Listed REITs or Big Four experience a plus