Vice President, Finance

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real estate investment manager (REIM) with a strong Asia foothold. As at 30 September 2023, CLI had S$133 billion of real estate assets under management, and S$90 billion of real estate funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be part of the Finance department, supporting CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited (CLARML). You will oversee the financial operations of the listed entity and its overseas subsidiaries, including financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, and financial as well as management reporting.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the monthly and quarterly variance analysis on the financial performance.
2. Oversee consolidation and monthly/quarterly management reports as part of the forecasting and budgeting process.
3. Review quarterly reports and board papers.
4. Provide advice to the business teams on various aspects of business including investment and asset management, performance and compliance with government and regulatory requirements.
5. Work with tax advisors for effective deal structuring and simulate the impact and tax due diligence for acquisitions and divestments.
6. Work closely with country teams to ensure financial operation is consistent with group financial and reporting guidelines and regulations.
7. Review internal control processes to ensure compliance with corporate financial regulations.
8. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the overall financial management of the company.
9. Work with external auditors to ensure smooth audit closing.
10. Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Professional Accounting qualifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or possess a tertiary qualification in Finance.
2. At least 15 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, with exposure to listed companies.
3. Familiarity with cross-border taxation, financial management, risk management, especially finance risks will be an added advantage.
4. Possess strong business acumen, maturity, and strategic thinking ability.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various stakeholders and in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits with comprehensive medical coverage for self and family.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Subsidised rates at Ascott serviced residences.
• Strong advocate of staff volunteerism.
• Wellness programmes.

Closing Statement:

At CapitaLand, we advocate fair employment practices, and recruit talents based on merit and fit with our Corporate values. We provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and build an inclusive workplace regardless of race, gender, age, religious belief or nationality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At CapitaLand, we believe the success of our talent strategy goes beyond just recruiting the right talent. We strive to help our people grow, recognise their talents and hard work, rewarding them for their efforts and achievements.

About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered in Singapore, CapitaLand’s portfolio focuses on real estate investment management and real estate development, and spans across more than 260 cities in over 40 countries.

Within its ecosystem, CapitaLand has developed an integrated suite of investment management and operating capabilities that supports its real estate businesses and platforms in building core competencies across the real estate value chain. With this full stack of capabilities, CapitaLand can optimise the strategies of its listed real estate investment management business CapitaLand Investment, and its privately held property development arm CapitaLand Development; to drive competitive advantage for its businesses.

CapitaLand places sustainability at the core of what it does. As a responsible real estate company, CapitaLand contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.