Financial Controller

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic financial initiatives such as REIT structuring, capital raising, and joint venture deals in collaboration with the executive team.
• Act as a key finance business partner to the CEO and senior leadership in evaluating investment opportunities and capital structuring.
• Drive financial planning, scenario analysis, and long-term forecasting aligned with business strategy.

• Oversee all financial workstreams related to REIT listing readiness, including due diligence, financial modelling, documentation, and coordination with external advisors.
• Ensure full compliance with SGX listing rules, MAS regulations, and SFRS accounting standards.

• Provide comprehensive financial oversight for key assets or pipeline properties, including performance reporting and benchmarking.
• Manage the financial aspects of joint ventures, including structuring, capital flows, compliance, and partnership financial reporting.

• Lead the establishment of operational finance capabilities, including:
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Management and financial reporting
• Group consolidation and audit readiness
• Treasury, tax, and regulatory reporting
• Develop and implement SOPs and financial systems to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and standardize reporting across the organization.
• Establish robust internal controls, policies, and documentation frameworks.
• Liaise with Malaysia HQ for BURSA and group-level financial submissions.

• Build and mentor a finance team, focused on strong governance, analysis, and business partnering.
• Ensure strong financial discipline through the implementation of risk management and internal governance structures.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. CPA, CA, or ACCA qualification is essential.
• At least 20 years of progressive experience in finance, ideally within the real estate development or investment sector.
• Proven experience in leading or supporting the transformation of a non-REIT entity into a REIT.
• Strong operational finance experience, particularly in establishing systems, budgeting, consolidation, and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with Singapore financial regulations, SGX rules, MAS guidelines, and SFRS.
• Experience working with joint ventures, capital structuring, and REIT readiness initiatives.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.