Financial Controller, Singapore

Responsibilities
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller ('FC') is responsible for group-level financial control, statutory and management reporting, governance, and compliance across Far East Orchard Limited ('FEOR') and its subsidiaries.
Group Financial Reporting & Close •
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close at group level, ensuring adherence to reporting timelines and accounting standards. •
Oversee group consolidation and ensure accuracy of eliminations and group journals. •
Review and support the preparation of statutory and management financial statements and analyses. •
Coordinate and direct the preparation of regulatory reporting, including quarterly and year-end reporting to SGX. •
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, SGX requirements, and group accounting policies.
Governance, Controls & Compliance •
Establish and maintain strong group financial controls, ensuring consistency and discipline across entities and regions. •
Review and sign off group-level compliance and Negative Assurance Checklists (NACs), and oversee entity-level compliance reviews. •
Act as the primary finance counterpart for external auditors, internal audit, and regulators, managing audit planning, execution, and issue resolution. •
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, loan covenants, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. •
Ensure compliance with interested person transaction (IPT) requirements and related disclosures.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting •
Oversee the preparation and review of annual group budgets and rolling forecasts (P&L, cash flow, and capex), including coordination and review of business units' budgets; analyse and report variances. •
Review consolidated forecasts, key assumptions, and performance drivers. •
Review management reports, variance analyses, and performance commentary for CFO and EXCO review. •
Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and capital allocation.
Treasury, Tax & Risk Oversight •
Oversee treasury management and reporting, liquidity monitoring, and covenant compliance. •
Oversee tax team, including filings and compliance matters and coordination with external tax advisors. •
Support the CFO in financial risk identification, mitigation, and scenario analysis as required.
Stakeholder & Board Support •
Support the CFO in the preparation of Board and ARC papers, including financial results, audit matters, accounting judgments, and governance disclosures. •
Act as a key finance point-of-contact for senior management, auditors, and key external stakeholders on group-wide financial reporting and control matters. •
Contribute to group initiatives, business integration, and finance transformation projects as required.
Finance Leadership & Capability Building •
Lead and develop the finance team, including Controllers/Managers and shared service teams where applicable. •
Provide clear oversight, coaching, and performance management to ensure high professional standards. •
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, systems, and controls. •
Support finance transformation initiatives, including systems upgrades and standardisation efforts. •
Foster a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Requirements
Degree in Accountancy or related discipline Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA, or equivalent) Minimum 10–12 years of relevant finance experience; ideally with 8–10 years in a Big 4 accounting firm Experience of working in a SGX-listed group, real estate, hospitality, or lodging businesses is a definite advantage Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting standards, consolidations, and internal controls Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; meticulous and detail-oriented Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate clearly to senior management and board members High integrity and firm on controls Able to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels Confident in managing senior stakeholders and external advisors Calm under pressure, with sound judgment in sensitive and time-critical matters Proven leadership in a similar setting Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Good business acumen and highly adaptive Mature, proactive, resourceful and hands-on with good initiative Works well independently with minimal supervision, while remaining a strong team player Able to multitask and deliver under multiple tight deadlines