Job Description

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.

Finance Department

Finance Department (FD) is responsible for financial management of the GIC group. We ensure financial stewardship and reporting for the GIC group, and act as Finance Business Partners to optimise corporate financial planning and the use of operating budgets for growth and sustainability. We harness data and technology to create insights for financial decision-making and achieve excellence in financial operations.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are looking for a seasioned finance operations leader to steer global financial operations, governance, and transformation across GIC's core finance processes. You will champion operational excellence, process innovation, and technology enablement to streghthen our global Finance platform. Beyond day-to-day leadership, you will lead efforts to enhcnace efficiency and scability through digitalisation, automation, and data-driven insights - fostering collaboration across regional teams to deliver best-in-class, future-ready finance operations that support GIC's strategic objectives worldwide.

What will you do in the Financial Accounting team?

• Finance Operations Lead the global finance operations team to ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of finance processes across multiple jurisdictions. Oversee daily operations covering accounts payable, travel and expense management, treasury activities and month-end close accounting activities.
• Governance and Controls Responsible for implementing robust and appropriate controls to manage operational risks and enforce governance. Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement and Transformation Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, organisation design changes and process re-engineering. Champion automation, digitalisation and AI-enabled initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy and data-driven decision-making. Partner with the Technology Group to ensure that finance systems are optimised and performing efficiently and effectively. Lead or contribute to global finance transformation projects and data analytics initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management Collaborate with regional Finance teams, business units and corporate functions to deliver on business and functional objectives. Serve as a key liaison for banks, vendors and outsourced agents on finance operation matters.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and professional certifications such as CA, CPA
• At least 12 years of progressive career in a similar role, prior experience in financial/internal audit will be preferred
• Experience people leader who can effectively manage and develop a high-performing team
• A transformational and effective change agent with proven track record to deliver on impactful business imperatives
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with direct/indirect tax requirements
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective business controls and processes to mitigate operational risks
• Possess strong stakeholders’ engagement and problem-solving skills as the role involves working closely with stakeholders across levels within and outside of the business to deliver on finance solutions
• Strong communicator, hands-on, resilient and quick to adapt to changing business demands and work collaboratively across functions to co-create and drive solutions
• Strong proficiency in SAP and various finance systems & tools (Concur, Power BI, Tableau, Analytics tools etc), coupled with implementation experience will be highly desirable

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.

Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Finance Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/finance-department/