Assistant Director, Finance (US Hospitality REIT)
Full-time
Director/C-Level
9 months ago
Our Client
Our client is a SGX-listed trust with predominant portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used primarily for hospitality and/or ..
Our Client
Our client is a SGX-listed trust with predominant portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used primarily for hospitality and/or hospitality-related purposes, located in the U.S.
Your Role
This role reports to Head of Finance with the following responsibilities:
- Assist CEO and Head of Finance in overseeing the financial activities, ensuring that accurate financial information are reported in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Perform group consolidation and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for Management.
- Review the works of the finance team, ensuring that the financial information used in statutory financial reports are in full compliance to the Group’s regulatory financial reporting requirements and the relevant accounting standard.
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial information used in public announcements in respect of quarterly/half-yearly financial results.
- Prepare all public announcements for review and approval by Management.
- Evaluating new financial reporting requirements, accounting standards and coordinating and liaising with external professionals (eg auditors and tax advisors).
- Oversee the preparation of the quarterly Audit & Risk Committee and Board Meeting, leading the co-ordination in the quarterly exercise.
- Work closely with asset management team to support operations, ensuring compliance with the Trust Deed, Property Fund Guidelines, Operating Memorandum and other legislative and regulatory requirements (eg Property Manager Agreement).
- Review tax returns and monitor the tax agent’s responses to the authorities.
- Work closely with asset management and property management team to lead the co-ordination of the annual budget exercise.
- Work closely with CEO and Head of Finance to monitor and review matters relating to hedging strategies, financing and re-financing arrangements.
- Liaison with Bankers, Internal & External Auditors, Corporate Secretary, Unit Registrar and Tax consultants etc.
- Undertake ad-hoc projects and perform pro forma financial analysis, in particular for acquisition and disposition projects.
- Ad-hoc accounting, financial and administrative assignments from CEO and Head of Finance.
Your Profile
- At least 10 years or more years of accounting and financial analysis experience in relevant sectors (e.g. REIT, real estate or asset management) with prior audit experience. Recent years in managerial position level or experience in a regional head office position are prerequisite.
- Degree in finance/accounting/business or equivalent qualification and preferably a Certified Accountant.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, tax and budgeting, and keep abreast of any changes in accounting standards, taxation and management to audit/tax advisors.
- Regional and/or listing experience would be preferred.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.
- Knowledge in SAP system and implement ERP systems would be an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Hands-on, independent and a team player.
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