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AVP, Statutory & Governance, Finance Department
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GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Finance Department
Finance Department (FD) is responsible for financial management across the GIC group. We drive financial stewardship and reporting for the GIC group, and act as Finance Business Partners to optimize corporate financial planning and the use of operating budgets for growth and sustainability. We harness data and technology to create insights for financial decision-making and achieve excellence in financial operations.
What impact can you make in this role?
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Financial Accounting team with the Finance Department. As a member of the Financial Accounting team, your responsibility includes oversight responsibility of the corporate legal entities to ensure compliance with in-country statutory and corporate tax regulations, drive process and controls rigor within and outside of the accounting system to effectively mitigate financial risks to the GIC Group.
What will you do as an AVP in the Financial Accounting team?
Ensure financial reporting and practices are in line with statutory law, adhere to IFRS, local statutory accounting standards and internal policies and procedures
Keep abreast of latest developments in global regulations and compliance requirements to help business drive optimal legal entity decisions
Provide expert advice and support in accounting technical matters, process efficiency, controls and financial risks assessment
Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with relevant statutory requirements and perform variance analysis for reporting to management
Maintain and handle the Group’s corporate secretarial and corporate taxation functions for Singapore and overseas offices
Perform analysis on the financial statements and address queries from auditors and regulators
Design robust financial processes and controls to mitigate financial risks to the Group
Maintain effective internal control system and liaise with external auditors
Support data maintenance and governance to ensure the integrity of financial data and proper governance in the use of business financial information
Design, monitor and analyse financial and operational performance indicators to identify potential risk areas
Lead initiatives to design, transform and innovate financial processes to meet business requirements
Provide controllership guidance to business stakeholders
Work on projects periodically to meet new accounting and business requirements
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and professional certifications such as CA, CPA
6 to 8 years of relevant working experience, with some public accounting audit experience preferred
Strong understanding and technical application of accounting standards, statutory and corporate tax regulations
Experience in consolidation, financial reporting for legal entities, accounting standards interpretation, local tax regulations and managing an external audit
Hands-on in preparing standalone and consolidated financial statements
Good knowledge of internal controls and compliance oriented
Proven track record in identifying potential control gaps, able to work independently with stakeholders to design, implement and close out control issues
Driven self-starter, with strong initiative, resourceful and able to work collaboratively with different stakeholders, and can work independently to deliver outcomes
Good understanding of finance operations, business controls and processes to drive a robust controllership environment
Highly-organised, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
Meticulous and hands-on individual with the ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
A strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, who is keen to learn and pick up new challenges
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have practical working experience with accounting software systems (SAP experience is preferred).
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Our PRIME Values
GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Finance, Administrative, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Investment Management and Financial Services
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