Location: Singapore
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Principal
Employment Type: Full-time
We are seeking a meticulous and discreet Financial Controller to lead the financial operations
of a Singapore-based family office. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial
records, preparing statutory and management financial statements, and producing high-
quality monthly consolidated reporting packages for senior stakeholders.
The role operates across a multi-entity structure (holding companies, trusts, and investment
vehicles) and requires strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail, and the
ability to provide clear financial insights to both the CFO and Principal. Strong experience with
Xero is essential.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across multiple entities
Lead preparation of monthly consolidated reporting packages, including:
Group balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow statements
Consolidation adjustments and intercompany eliminations
Variance analysis (actual vs budget/prior periods)
Supporting schedules and commentary
Maintain consolidation models and documentation
Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across all entities
Maintain a comprehensive investment ledger across asset classes:
Listed equities and ETFs
Managed funds and alternatives
Private equity and venture capital investments
Real estate holdings and cash instruments
Track cost base, acquisitions, disposals, income distributions, and valuations
Job Title: Financial Controller – Family Office
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation
2. Investment Accounting & Portfolio Reporting
Reconcile internal records to custodian and investment manager reports
Prepare investment performance reporting, including asset allocation summaries and
returns analysis
Monitor capital calls, commitments, and distributions for private investments
Support integration of investment data into consolidated reporting packs
Monitor and manage global cash positions and liquidity across entities and currencies
Prepare cash flow forecasts for the family office and investment obligations
Maintain and monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposures across all entities
Track and report realised and unrealised FX gains and losses monthly
Maintain FX revaluation schedules and ensure correct accounting treatment
Support intercompany funding and cash management arrangements
Maintain full accounting records within Xero
Set up and maintain chart of accounts across all entities
Ensure proper structure to support consolidation and reporting requirements
Perform bank, credit card, investment, and FX account reconciliations
Maintain system integrations and bank feeds
Ensure audit-ready financial records at all times
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
Process journals, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Assist with GST filings (where applicable)
Support corporate tax compliance with external advisors
Prepare audit and tax working papers
Ensure compliance with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
requirements
Coordinate with corporate secretaries on statutory filings and resolutions
Maintain tax cost base records for investment assets
3. Treasury, Cash Flow & FX Management
4. Xero & Accounting System Management
5. General Accounting
6. Compliance & Tax Support (Singapore)
Provide clear and timely financial reporting to both CFO and Principal
Prepare tailored management insights including:
Net worth reporting
Liquidity and cash runway
Asset allocation and FX exposure summaries
Track personal, household, and discretionary expenses where required
Support reporting requirements for structures under Section 13U / Section 13D (if
applicable)
Coordinate with banks, investment managers, and external advisors
Own the tax planning cycle across all entities and jurisdictions, working with external tax
advisors to optimise the group's tax position
Manage the annual audit end-to-end for all in-scope entities, acting as primary liaison to
external auditors
Maintain tax provisions, deferred tax positions, and withholding tax tracking across cross-
border investment flows
Design, document, and maintain the internal control framework, including approval
workflows, segregation of duties, and payment authorisation controls
Establish accounting policies and procedures, and ensure consistent application across all
entities
Support tax and structuring input on new investments, entity set-ups, and cross-border
transactions
Monitor ongoing compliance with Section 13U / Section 13O substance conditions,
including AUM thresholds, local business spend, and investment professional headcount
Maintain the annual return-file evidence pack for MAS incentive reporting
Track qualifying investments, designated investments, and specified income for tax-
incentive purposes
Coordinate with MAS-appointed fund administrator, tax agent, and auditor to meet annual
reporting deadlines
Flag structural or operational changes that could impact incentive eligibility, and support
remediation
Ensure compliance with related MAS, ACRA, and IRAS requirements as the office scales
7. Family Office & Principal Reporting
8. Tax Planning, Audit Management & Internal Controls
9. 13U / 13O Substance & MAS Regulatory Oversight
Act as the day-to-day finance point of contact for private bankers, custodians, brokers, and
fund administrators
Coordinate with trustees, corporate service providers, and legal advisors on entity
governance and structuring matters
Manage engagement scopes, deliverables, and timelines with external tax, audit, and
corporate secretarial firms
Prepare and review documentation packs for board meetings, trustee resolutions, and
investment committee approvals
Maintain confidentiality across all external interactions, ensuring information sharing is
on a strict need-to-know basis
Continuously improve the finance operating model as the family office scales, including
close cycle, reporting cadence, and reconciliation processes
Identify and implement automation opportunities across Xero, reporting workflows, and
data feeds from banks, custodians, and investment managers
Evaluate and integrate complementary systems (e.g. bill-pay, expense management,
portfolio reporting tools) where they add value
Document standard operating procedures for all recurring finance activities
Drive data quality, timeliness, and scalability of reporting as new entities, structures, or
asset classes are onboarded
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CA/CPA/ACCA qualified
8+ years' experience in accounting, ideally with:
Multi-entity consolidation
Investment accounting or portfolio reporting environments
Private wealth, family office, or fund management structures
Prior experience in Big 4 combined with in-house family office, private bank, trust
company, or fund administration exposure is highly desirable
Experience working in or supporting a Section 13U / 13O family office structure (or similar
MAS-regulated investment platform) is highly desirable
Exposure to regulated investment environments (e.g. MAS-regulated entities, fund
managers, or institutional wealth platforms) preferred
10. External Advisor & Stakeholder Coordination
11. Process, Systems & Controls Improvement
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Xero (essential)
Advanced Excel skills (including consolidation and reporting models)
Strong understanding of FX accounting and revaluation processes
Experience with multi-entity structures (companies, trusts, investment vehicles)
Familiarity with Singapore accounting, tax, and regulatory environment
Working knowledge of portfolio or wealth-reporting platforms (e.g. Enfusion, Limina) an
advantage
High attention to detail and strong reconciliation mindset
Ability to translate complex financial and investment data into clear reporting
Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable working directly with a Principal
Strong organisational and deadline management skills
Proactive, with ability to work independently across multiple priorities
Accurate and timely monthly consolidated reporting packages delivered without delay
Fully maintained investment and FX exposure records with clear reporting of gains/losses
Clean, reconciled multi-entity financials across all structures
Clear, decision-useful reporting for both CFO and Principal
Efficient and structured use of Xero across all entities
Strong visibility of group net worth, liquidity, and investment performance
Clean annual audit outcomes and full compliance with Section 13U / 13O substance
requirements
Well-documented internal controls, policies, and process improvements as the office scales
Technical Skills
Personal Attributes
What Success Looks Like