Group Accountant/Finance Manager

Summary of Role Reporting to the Vice President of Group Finance, the Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager is responsible for the hands-on delivery of Group consolidation, financial reporting and management reporting, including the standalone accounts of AEM Holdings Ltd. The role coordinates submissions from finance teams across a multi-entity, multi-currency and multi-ERP environment, ensuring that reporting is timely, accurate and compliant with Group policies, applicable financial reporting standards and SGX/statutory requirements. The primary focus of the role is Group reporting and consolidation. The role also supports budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis and selected finance transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will convert financial data into clear narratives and insights, strengthen controls and data quality, and use approved analytics and automation tools to improve the efficiency and reliability of finance processes. This is a development role with potential and rapid progression to Senior Group Accountant, Group Reporting Manager, Finance Manager or broader finance transformation and analytics roles, subject to performance and organisational needs.An experienced and strong candidate will also be expected to provide analytical support to business and finance stakeholders, recognising and understanding the operations and business of the Group. Organization Area Description The Finance Organization provides excellence in controllership, financial management and business performance driving profitability with insightful financial planning and analysis, reporting and business partnering support. Group Finance provides financial stewardship, controllership, planning and performance insights, and business partnering support across the Group. The function works closely with regional finance teams, business leaders, auditors, IT and other corporate functions Culture & Behaviour You have a growth mindset and continuously learn and innovate. You focus on making a positive impact with efficient work deliverables and outcomes. You actively contribute and build strong collaboration within diverse and virtual teams. You are action-oriented and able to build and deliver strong results both as an individual contributor and through partnering with others. You are curious about technology and willing to embrace AI, analytics and automation to improve finance processes. Key Objectives of Position & Day to Day Responsibilities GROUP FINANCIAL REPORTING & CONSOLIDATION Manage the Group close and consolidation calendar, reporting instructions, templates and submission deadlines. Review entity reporting packages, account mappings, reconciliations and supporting schedules for completeness, accuracy and consistency. Prepare and review Group consolidation entries, including intercompany matching and eliminations, foreign currency translation, consolidation adjustments and other Group journals. Prepare consolidated financial statements, disclosure schedules, management financial statements from reporting packs and supporting information for periodic management, SGX, statutory and annual report requirements. Maintain the standalone financial accounts of AEM Holdings Ltd., including month-end close, reconciliations and statutory reporting schedules. Investigate and resolve consolidation, reporting and data quality issues with entity finance teams, and drive actions to shorten and improve the close process• ACCOUNTING GOVERNANCE, CONTROLS & AUDIT Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and applicable SFRS(I)/IFRS requirements, and monitor relevant changes in accounting standards and reporting requirements. Support the preparation of technical accounting analyses and position papers for non-routine transactions, significant judgements and disclosure matters. Maintain strong close controls, balance-sheet substantiation and documentation standards; follow up on control deficiencies and remediation actions. Coordinate external and statutory audit deliverables, respond to audit queries and support timely resolution of audit findings and proposed adjustments. Support the preparation of financial information and analysis for management, the Board and the Audit Committee FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting and long range planning processes, including consolidation and review of business submissions. Prepare management reports, dashboards and written narratives exp…