AVP, Group Controllers, Global Investment Services

About the role

GIC, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, is hiring an Associate Vice President (AVP) for its Group Controllers team within Global Investment Services. The role covers governance and operations over the investment life cycle of private market investments, including pre- and post-deal due diligence, accounting and reporting, and works closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Centralized accounting operations: oversee accounting book of record processing, account reconciliations (cash and intercompany), exception handling and quarterly general ledger closing.
• Review in-house management accounts and outsourced quarterly accounting packages from accounting agents, resolving exceptions.
• Audit support: review annual accounts of investment holding companies, prepare supporting documentation and liaise with external auditors.
• Finance transformation: redesign processes, implement new technologies and improve data analytics to drive efficiency and automation.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant qualification, with Big 4 training highly preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience with substantial exposure to accounting and audit functions.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including IFRS and SFRS.

Required skills

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software; hands-on experience with SAP for financial closing is a distinct advantage.
• Analytical, problem-solving and collaborative skills, able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

The team comes into the office four days per week, with flexibility to work from home on other days. GIC is an equal opportunity employer.