Finance Controller

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company. Operating through three industry-leading platforms – Real Estate Services, Engineering, and Investment Management – we have a proven business model, an enterprising culture, and a unique partnership philosophy that drives growth and value creation.

For 30 years, Colliers has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual returns for shareholders, fueled by visionary leadership, significant inside ownership and substantial recurring earnings. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, a team of 27,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers remains committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn

Job Description

Key areas of responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, you will lead the budget process and as well as day to day financial operations
• Act as a strong business partner by providing insight and analyses to support the need of the business.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and internal company guidelines.
• Work closely with internal audit team to manage company’s risk.
• Ensure data integrity and the appropriate process and system controls are in place.
• Setting best practice with regards to controlling and mitigating operational tax risk.
• Liaise with business leaders to understand service line requirements and optimize the Finance resource deployment to assist.
• Liaise with external clients and Collier’s service providers to achieve strategic goals.

Financial Management

• You will lead a team of Finance Managers, Internal and External (outsource) Accountants to ensure timely and accurate book-keeping.
• Ensures accurate and timely month end closing, Balance Sheet review and Profit and Loss review (Full Set of Accounts).
• Coordinates with various stakeholders to prepare monthly forecasts and annual budget.

Statutory Reporting (Audit & Taxation)

• Review the Financial Statements, Statutory reports and ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports.
• Corporate tax preparation (ECI reporting, GST reporting, corporate tax reporting)

Internal Control & System Integration

• Review and improve accounting and finance processes for better workflow, efficiency, and controls.
• Manage and supervise daily operations and performance of the team to ensures a sound system of internal control for the department.
• Participate in the financial system integration process with global team.  
• Determine resource requirements and monitor existing and new client engagements.
• Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 12-15 years of relevant experience in a commercial environment
• Holds a professional accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or similar) Strong knowledge of Singapore tax law, US GAAP, and Sarbanes -Oxley
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of business, both internally and externally
• Proven track record in investment property management, in particular working on behalf of institutional investors, including a thorough understanding of common commercial & industrial leasing practices, legislation, procedures, and terminology.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills to generate information that provides sound business decisions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent presentation skills, high attention to detail, ensuring production of consistent, quality internal and external reporting and client submissions.

Additional Information

What’s on offer:

• Opportunity to work in an enterprising environment where you can accelerate your career growth.
• Future opportunities for both domestic and international opportunities.
• A global culture, with a strong focus on learning and development.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our enterprising culture. As a Colliers professional, you’ll work with collaborative teams comprised of people with different abilities, skills, and backgrounds where everyone is encouraged to bring their ideas, talents, capabilities, and experiences to the table.

Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices.