Avp/vp, Global Accounting Operations, Finance

Location: Singapore, SG- Job Function: Finance Department- Job Type: Permanent- Req ID: 15846GIC 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 of the GIC group. We support the GIC Group in Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Governance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, and Treasury & Cash Management. We are a strategic partner to the departments in GIC and supports their operations, growth and competitiveness through our financial expertise and data-driven insights. We also harness data and technology to achieve excellence in financial operations.

**What impact can you make in this role?**

**What will you do as an AVP/VP in the Global Accounting Operations team?**
- Accountable for the accounting operations and month-end closing activities that involves (but not limited to) the preparation of journal entries, accounts reconciliation, cashflow management & forecast, intercompany settlement, etc.
- Preparation of reporting packages and analysis of accounting schedules in accordance with relevant statutory requirement, including trial balance, balance sheet, profit and loss statements and accounting schedules
- Perform analysis and explain variances on the financial statements
- Work with external stakeholders that includes auditors, tax & accounting advisors and company secretary on audits, accounting operations or regulatory filings
- Assist internal stakeholders in accounting issues and queries
- Review processes and controls for accounting operations to effectively safeguard assets
- Liaise with external auditors in annual statutory audit procedures to meet reporting timeline
- Develop solutions to resolve accounting discrepancies and other financial issues
- Lead initiatives to design, transform and innovate operational process and improve controls to meet business requirements
- Support system implementation to meet new accounting and business requirements as they arise
- Lead and support department’s projects as assigned

**What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?**
- Highly organized and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Independent, resourceful, and good team player who can collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and finance team members
- Meticulous, diligent and hands-on individual with the capability to identify and solve accounting operations issues efficiently and effectively
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, who is keen to learn and pick up new challenges in a dynamic and fast paced environment

**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**

**Our PRIME Values**:
**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.