Assistant Manager FP&A

Overview

Overview of the role: The primary objective of this position is to deliver financial management decision support and oversight for revenue within the DFC, AFRE (Residential/Commercial), and Malls sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting activities, month-end closing processes, and collaborating closely with the business to develop plans, budgets, forecasts, and conduct monthly variance analyses for designated assets. This role will actively support business decision-making and provide insightful feedback.

What you will do:

Responsible for:

• Ensure timely completion of monthly accounting closes for revenue, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet integrity. Verify that balance sheets are substantiated monthly with appropriate schedules and sign-offs
• Contribute to the development of business management relationships through monthly reviews and recommendation of improvement initiatives.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with various business departments to ensure the reliability of key assumptions. Control and monitor the operating budget, investigating variances as necessary.
• Responsible for re-forecasting the budget during quarterly financial reviews recommending upward or downward adjustments in light of market conditions and business requirements.
• Contribute to finance improvement projects, particularly in relation to reporting automation and process improvements
• Develop reports and financial analysis as required for external and internal purposes
• Active co-ordination with the business teams to ensure smooth flow of information and act as a bridge between the business and the finance function to ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with the RESI/COMM and Malls Finance teams to analyse all financial aspects of the portfolios of operating assets.
• Oversee the consolidation of revenue and the preparation of (KPIs) across various entities within the real estate group to ensure accurate reporting.

Job Context:

The primary objective of this position is to deliver financial management decision support and oversight for revenue within the DFC, AFRE (Residential/Commercial), and Malls sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting activities, month-end closing processes, and collaborating closely with the business to develop plans, budgets, forecasts, and conduct monthly variance analyses for designated assets. This role will actively support business decision-making and provide insightful feedback.

Required skills to be successful:

Job-Specific Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/ Power BI)
• Extensive knowledge of financial package SAP/ BPC, YARDI , ARIBA and/or other ERP
• Proficient in data analysis and financial modelling, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and create robust financial models to support strategic decision-making.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Good interpersonal, management and communication skills both verbal and written
• Professional Knowledge
• Encourage subordinates
• Training & Coaching

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA/CMA or a Finance Degree with extensive knowledge of financial management and accounting systems. Business development and process improvement skills. Having knowledge of Power Queries, Power Pivot and Power BI along with YARDI and SAP will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial and management accounting.
• Experience in real estate and mall accounting is preferred.