AVP/VP, Group Controllership, Investment Services Private Markets

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

Investment Services Private Markets
The Investment Services Private Markets (ISPVM) Department provides strategic investment services and financial management for the Private Markets within the GIC group. Leveraging data and emerging technologies, the department oversees the development and implementation of business infrastructural plans and operating models to scale GIC’s alternative asset investments globally. This covers deal structuring, due diligence and closing, financial operations across GIC’s assets, as well as tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.

Group Controllership

You will be part of a broader Group Controllers team that provide accounting and financial reporting, portfolio valuation and corporate secretariat management for private markets.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Group Controllership team as an Assistant Vice President / Vice President.

What will you do in Group Controllership?

• Financial control and governance of legal group structures of private markets.
• Develop financial policies and frameworks and serve as technical expert for the function.
• Drive the management of investment holding companies and the preparation of financial statements for investment companies based in Singapore and offshore.
• Drive the annual audit of private markets and redesign audit process to increase the efficiency of financial reporting.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence by improving efficiency and effectiveness across the Group Controllers function, including managing both in-house and external providers for financial reporting.
• Develop analytics framework to examine financial data to understand business performance and provide financial insights to support decision-making to stakeholders, senior management and Audit Committee.
• Enhance analytics capabilities within the Group Controllers team.
• Work with Valuation Team to perform valuation analytics.
• Explore efficiency initiatives through automation.
• Uplift capabilities and grow partnerships with strategic outsource partners.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

The successful candidate should ideally bring the following competencies and experiences:

• 6 years (AVP) and10 years or more (VP) of relevant work experience, preferably in Audit with a public accounting firm with clients in the financial services sector. Experience in a financial reporting role in an asset management firm would be preferred.
• Managerial experience.
• Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications required.
• Technical knowledge of valuations of private market assets would be preferred.
• Experience in driving innovation initiatives.
• Strategic planning and commercial mindset – identify and capitalize on opportunities to use financial management to drive performance, streamline operations and processes.
• Detail oriented, high accuracy with a good analytical mind.
• Strong technical and project management skills.
• Self-starter, proactive and dynamic with good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with local laws and regulations preferably in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication skills and experience in facing off senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with peers and direct reports; and engage senior management

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 Investment Services Private Markets Department here: https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-private-markets/