Job Title: Financial Controller
Department: Finance & Corporate Services
Reports To: CEO
Job Summary
To lead the full finance function for the Singapore operations within a real estate development
environment. Requires strong strategic insight and operational finance leadership — ensuring
robust budgeting, consolidation, and reporting processes are in place. Oversee a finance team
responsible for day-to-day accounting and play a key role in establishing and optimising financial
processes, controls, and policies aligned with corporate standards.
Strategic exposure to corporate finance, REIT preparation, M&A, and financial oversight of
key assets and joint ventures, working closely with senior leadership and liaising with HQ in
Malaysia.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Lead strategic financial initiatives such as REIT structuring, capital raising, and joint
venture deals in partnership 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.
REIT Preparation & SGX Compliance
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.
Financial Oversight of Assets & JVs
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.
Operational Finance Leadership
Lead the establishment of operational finance capabilities, including:
o Budgeting and forecasting
o Management and financial reporting
o Group consolidation and audit readiness
o Treasury, tax, and regulatory reporting
Establish corporate financial systems, policies, and SOPs to ensure consistency, internal
control, and reporting reliability across the organization.
Ensure all finance operations follow corporate-level governance, including documentation standards, risk controls, and compliance frameworks.
Liaise with Malaysia HQ for BURSA and group-level financial submissions.
Team Restructuring & Transition of Operations
Lead a corporate restructuring of the finance team, elevating capabilities,
governance standards, and reporting professionalism.
Oversee the full migration of finance operations from Malaysia to Singapore, ensuring
seamless knowledge transfer, process standardization, and operational continuity.
Redesign roles, processes, and workflows to ensure the team operates with robust
internal controls and clear accountability.
Implement a corporate-level finance operating model in Singapore that aligns with HQ
expectations and industry best practices.
Drive talent development, capability building, performance management to strengthen
team professionalism, accountability, and corporate discipline.
Leadership & Governance
Build, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering strong governance,
analytical capability, and business partnering.
Ensure strong financial discipline through the implementation of risk management and
internal governance structures.
Qualifications & 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, SOX 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.