Group Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Group Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. The ideal candidate will be responsible for group reporting and consolidation in compliance with SGX, SFRS(I) and ACRA requirements, while forming a strategic partnership with senior management. This role also supports due diligence and financial analysis for potential corporate exercises, including mergers and acquisitions and real estate development projects, as well as treasury management such as cashflow projections.

Job Objectives

• Group reporting & consolidation with SGX, SFRS(I) & ACRA compliance
• Strategic partnership with senior management
• Support due diligence and analysis workstreams for potential corporate exercises as required
• Perform financial analysis and modelling to support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and real estate development projects, including deal evaluation and post-acquisition financial integration
• Assist in treasury management, including prepare and monitor cashflow projections

Responsibilities

• To do Group consolidation & financial reporting in accordance with SFRS(I)
• To do detailed FS trend & variance analysis, & support performance tracking & decision making
• To perform financial analysis and modelling to support deals evaluation
• To maintain audit & tax schedules, JE, FS & group reporting package
• To do weekly cashflow forecast
• To do annual audited FS & XBRL filing
• To do quarterly P&L estimates & forecast and annual budget/forecast exercise
• To do FS & NTA for Group Annual Report
• Liaison with internal/external auditor, tax agent, local & overseas subsidiaries/associates reporting in-charge
• To update/improve of consolidation/cashflow schedules/group reporting package templates
• To implement & maintain adequate controls & recommend process improvement
• To maintain accounting software (Chart of accounts & FS presentation, creating ID & update change of name/address of supplier, subcon & debtor) and liaise with consultant
• Ad hoc assignments

What We're Looking For

• CA/ACCA/Degree in Accountancy &/or holder of professional accountancy qualifications
• 5 to 8 years of relevant working experience in listed entities reporting team & audit experience, with prior exposure to IPO / listing exercises
• Strong track record in financial analysis; prior experience in the real estate industry is an advantage
• Familiar & ability to apply accounting standards, taxes, GST, SGX ruling & Companies Co Act
• Proficiency in MS Office knowledge and must be strong in using MS Excel application
• Sound understanding of IPO/listing requirements and financial analysis techniques; familiarity with real estate development or investment holding structures is a plus
• Must possess excellent working and communication skills to interact effectively with business associates & professionals
• Willingness to work flexible schedule during peak period, able to meet timeline and work under pressure environment