Head of Finance (Group Consolidation)

About the Role

Our client, an established organisation within the Property
Development & Real Estate industry, is seeking a seasoned finance
leader to head the Group Reporting function. This role is responsible for
overseeing consolidated financial reporting, regulatory compliance, taxation
matters, budgeting and forecasting activities, ESG reporting, risk management
coordination, and continuous process enhancement across the Group. The
successful candidate will act as a key business partner to senior management,
supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring the integrity of the Group's
financial governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

Group Financial Reporting

• Lead
  the preparation, review, and approval of monthly financial reports for the
  Group and its holding entities in compliance with applicable financial
  reporting standards.
  
• Oversee
  the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements,
  board papers, and regulatory disclosures.
  
• Present
  financial performance reports, analytical insights, and key business
  recommendations to senior management.
  
• Manage
  relationships with external auditors and facilitate statutory audit
  processes.
  

Tax Management & Compliance

• Oversee
  all direct and indirect tax matters, including corporate tax, SST, RPGT,
  withholding tax, and transfer pricing requirements.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with evolving tax regulations and provide guidance to business
  units on legislative changes.
  
• Drive
  tax efficiency initiatives while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
  
• Coordinate
  tax audits, investigations, and engagements with tax authorities and
  external tax advisors.
  

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

• Review
  and consolidate Group budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
  
• Provide
  financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support business
  planning and performance management.
  
• Partner
  with various business units to challenge assumptions, validate
  submissions, and assess financial implications of key initiatives.
  
• Deliver
  budget and forecasting reports to support management decision-making.
  

ESG, Risk & Corporate Governance

• Oversee
  ESG-related reporting and ensure alignment with corporate objectives and
  reporting requirements.
  
• Review
  reports relating to related-party transactions, risk management, and
  governance matters.
  
• Work
  closely with internal audit teams to address audit findings and strengthen
  internal control frameworks.
  
• Support
  compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements across
  the Group.
  

Process Improvement & Finance Transformation

• Champion
  continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance operations,
  controls, and reporting efficiency.
  
• Drive
  finance transformation projects, including system enhancement,
  digitalisation, and process automation initiatives.
  
• Ensure
  standardisation and consistency of financial processes and controls across
  business divisions.
  
• Review
  and maintain governance frameworks, delegated authority structures, and
  finance policies where necessary.
  

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead,
  mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
  
• Foster
  a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
• Support
  succession planning and talent development initiatives within the finance
  organisation.
  
• Provide
  guidance and coaching to finance team members to strengthen capabilities
  across the Group.
  

Strategic Projects

• Support
  strategic corporate initiatives, business transformation projects, and
  special assignments as directed by Group Finance leadership.
  
• Provide
  financial expertise for regulatory, operational, and business-critical
  matters as required.
  

Requirements

Professional & Academic Qualifications

• Recognised
  professional accounting qualification such as MIA, ACCA, CPA Australia,
  CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent.
  
• Bachelor's
  Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  
• Postgraduate
  qualifications (e.g., MBA or Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance) will
  be advantageous.
  

Experience & Competencies

• Extensive
  experience in Group reporting, financial consolidation, taxation,
  budgeting, treasury, and finance leadership.
  
• Strong
  understanding of MFRS, regulatory reporting requirements, taxation
  legislation, and corporate governance practices.
  
• Demonstrated
  leadership experience managing finance teams within a complex corporate
  environment.
  
• Strong
  analytical, commercial, communication, and stakeholder management
  capabilities.
  
• Ability
  to manage multiple priorities, drive change initiatives, and perform
  effectively in a fast-paced environment.