Accountant – Controllership, Singapore

About the role

CBRE is looking for an Accountant to join its Finance team in Singapore, reporting to the Associate Finance Director. The role independently manages the controllership activities of several smaller legal entities and supports the main legal entity's payment process, compliance activities and corporate information requirements. It also contributes to monthly reporting under U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Own month-end closing for assigned legal entities in coordination with the Shared Service Centre
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance analysis and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items
• Prepare draft financial statements for smaller legal entities and support statutory reporting
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax agents and other external advisers
• Prepare quarterly GST filings and support other tax compliance activities where applicable
• Manage quarterly compliance reporting and maintain the compliance calendar
• Support the main legal entity's payment process by coordinating with the Kuala Lumpur Shared Service Centre and resolving payment, travel and expense queries
• Support compliance controls reviews, internal and external audit requests and remediation activities
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• At least three years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit or controllership
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles, including U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements
• Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory audits and tax compliance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines accurately
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; willingness to work in a demanding, dynamic environment

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• PeopleSoft or other ERP experience is an advantage