Job Description

About ESR-REIT

ESR-REIT is a leading New Economy and future-ready Asia Pacific S-REIT. Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since 25 July 2006, ESR-REIT invests in quality income-producing industrial properties in key gateway markets.

As at 31 December 2025, ESR-REIT holds interests in a diversified portfolio of logistics properties, high-specifications industrial properties, business parks and general industrial properties with total assets of approximately S$5.9 billion. Its portfolio comprises 70 properties (excluding 48 Pandan Road held through a joint venture) located across the developed markets of Singapore (50 assets), Australia (18 assets) and Japan (2 assets), with a total gross floor area of approximately 2.4 million sqm, as well as investments in three property funds in Australia.

ESR-REIT has been assigned a ‘BBB’ rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook by Fitch Ratings, and is a constituent of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index, iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, and iEdge Singapore Next 50 Liquidity Weighted Index.

ESR-REIT is managed by ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited (the “Manager”) and sponsored by ESR. The Manager is owned by ESR (99.0%) and Shanghai Summit Pte. Ltd. (1.0%), respectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the finance team in daily finance operations.
• Oversee the monthly closing of management accounts for the ESR-REIT group of entities and review the monthly management accounts including the analysis of variances in revenue/expenses and balance sheet items
• Review the monthly consolidated accounts of ESR REIT.
• Manage the cash flow to meet the needs of all operating entities within the ESR-REIT group of entities.
• Responsible for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Responsible for income tax, withholding tax and GST reporting and compliance matters for the ESR-REIT group of entities.
• Responsible for the preparation/review of quarterly board papers and results announcements for release on the SGX-ST.
• Responsible for the review of annual statutory financial statements prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and submission of quarterly and annual returns of the REIT Manager to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• Establish (where required) and maintain appropriate internal control policies and procedures, and good corporate governance practices.
• Assist in the financial and tax due diligence and planning for potential new investments.
• Assist in the preparation/review of SGX announcements and unitholders’ circular including the preparation of proforma financial effects for proposed equity fund raising exercises and proposed acquisitions and mergers.
• Liaise with external parties such as Trustees, External and Internal Auditors, Legal and Tax Advisers and Unit Registrar for various matters.
• Co-ordinate with other departments such as Real Estate, Capital Markets, Investor Relations and Compliance for operational matters.
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI, automation and digital technologies while ensuring appropriate governance and controls.
• Report to the CFO on all finance-related matters and perform ad-hoc tasks assigned by the CFO and/or CEO from time to time.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• REIT experience and/or experience in the management of overseas real estate investment is preferred

Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of AI, automation and data analytics solutions and their practical application within finance and accounting functions

Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Forward-thinking, curious and open to innovation, with a strong interest in leveraging emerging technologies to improve finance processes and business outcomes

Benefits

Grow with us – Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.

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Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do—shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent.
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support.
• We Think Beyond the Present: We don’t just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.

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