Finance Executive (1-Year Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Executive to support the Finance team in financial reporting, accounts receivable management, GST compliance, and statutory reporting for a portfolio of real estate entities and special purpose vehicles (SPVs). The ideal candidate will possess strong property accounting knowledge and be familiar with landlord and tenant accounting processes within a Singapore real estate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documentation for management reporting and statutory audits.
• Assist in the preparation of draft financial statements for SPVs and investment holding entities.
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit requests during annual audit exercises.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Manage billing, invoicing, collections, and tenant account reconciliations for the assigned property portfolio.
• Monitor and allocate daily receipts accurately and maintain up-to-date tenant accounts.
• Administer direct debit arrangements and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Maintain accurate records within the property management system and support AR-related audit queries.

GST & Finance Administration

• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of GST returns and supporting schedules.
• Ensure proper GST treatment and coding of transactions.
• Support bank account opening documentation, KYC submissions, and other finance administrative matters.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and finance projects as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance from a reputable university, and/or actively pursuing or partially qualified in a recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA Australia, ICAEW).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in Singapore.
• Proven experience in property management, real estate investment, commercial/industrial property, REIT, or landlord-tenant accounting environments.
• Good understanding of property accounting concepts, including:
• Straight-line rental accounting
• Rental income recognition
• Service charge and tenant recovery accounting
• Lease-related accounting transactions
• Hands-on experience in month-end close, financial reporting, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, GST reporting, and audit support.
• Familiarity with Yardi Property Management System (Yardi PMS) or similar property management/accounting systems will be an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Employees are expected to be in the office at least three days per week.
• Flexible work arrangements may be considered, provided assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

Candidates with established experience in Singapore property accounting and a sound understanding of landlord-tenant accounting processes will be highly preferred.