AVP, Global Accounting Operations, Finance Department

GIC 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? 

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Global Accounting Operations team with the Finance Department. The candidate is responsible for the accounting of the corporate legal entities ensuring that they comply with in-country statutory and tax regulations and enterprise policy and procedures. The candidate is also responsible for leading change management to drive transformational impact in our function to improve efficiency, effectiveness and strategic alignment.

What will you do as an AVP in the Global Accounting Operations team?

Accounting & Operations

• Performing accounting and close process execution that include the preparation of reporting packages, analysis of accounting schedules and explain variances on the financial statements.
• Liaising with external auditors in annual statutory audit procedures to meet reporting timeline.
• Addressing stakeholder queries and handling operational issues from both internal and external parties.
• Developing user-friendly procedures, guides and documentation, and providing training and guidance to end-users.
• Supporting system implementation to meet new accounting and business requirements.

Process Improvement

• Identifying and optimizing finance processes, workflows, and systems to streamline operations and enhance productivity whilst embedding adequate controls to mitigate risks.

Technology Integration

• Assessing and implementing advanced financial technologies to modernize, improve finance operations and automate manual tasks.
• Developing visualization dashboards to efficiently identify trends and anomalies to enable risk-based validation.

Change Management

• Leading and managing the change required for the function, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and technologies by engaging and training the team and business users.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with at least 8 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting function.
• Experience in process reengineering and change management.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Proven experience with SQL, Python and other automation / data analytics tools to support finance process digitalization and create data driven insights.
• Strong experience in control and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• A mindset of continuous improvement and a willingness to explore innovative approaches to finance processes and technology.
• Ability to 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

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Learn more about our Finance Department here: https://gic.careers/group/finance-department/