Financial Controller

Join Lendlease Global Commercial REIT as a Financial Controller!

We are currently recruiting for a talented individual to join us as a ​Financial Controller. This fantastic and rare opportunity will be in charge of the full spectrum of finance function – including accounting, tax, treasury and risk management.  

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record and experience in a similar role in a REIT. A self starter with good communication skills, you will lead a team of finance professionals and work with regional functions and external consultants for the accounting and financial reporting of Lendlease REIT.  The role will be developed as a potential successor to the CFO.

Responsibilities :

Accounting and reporting

• Supervise the finance team in day-to-day finance operations and monthly closing of accounts for the Lendlease REIT group of entities and variance analysis.
• Ensure accounting and reporting are in accordance with accounting standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the reporting of quarterly and annual financial results for the board and announcements on SGX.  
• Responsible for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for Lendlease REIT.
• Work with the Lendlease Group on internal management reporting as required. 
• Arrange and oversee internal audit of Lendlease REIT and the REIT Manager.
• Work closely with external auditor for the statutory audit of Lendlease REIT and ad-hoc matters as required.
• Maintain appropriate internal control policies and procedures and oversee enterprise risk management.
• Liaise with external trustee to obtain necessary approvals for finance and treasury related matters.

Tax and Treasury

• Work with tax consultants to oversee tax computations and ensure timely filing of tax returns (including income tax and GST).
• Manage cash flow needs for operations and treasury funding.  
• Manage interest exposure and hedging.
• Oversee preparation and reporting to lenders as required under loan agreements.
• Work closely with regional Treasury function in the refinancing of loans and perpetual securities.

Others

• Support the CFO in accounting and finance related matters for corporate activities, including acquisitions, divestments and equity raising.
• Arrange and oversee ad-hoc advise for tax and accounting, as required.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as required to support the CFO and/or CEO from time to time.
   

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting / Finance.
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• REIT experience will be highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements (including SGX, MAS and REIT regulations).
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.
• Good knowledge of tax regulations (including GST and corporate tax).
   

About Lendlease REIT

Listed on 2 October 2019, Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (“Lendlease REIT”) is established with the principal investment strategy of investing, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of stabilised income-producing real estate assets located globally, which are used primarily for retail and/or office purposes.
As at 30 June 2026, its portfolio at approximately S$4.2 billion comprises leasehold properties in Singapore namely Jem (a suburban retail property), 313@somerset (a prime retail property) and PLQ Mall (a suburban retail property) as well as freehold interest in three Grade A commercial buildings in Milan. 

Benefits of working at Lendlease: 

• Permanent position

• 20 days annual leave per year plus 3 days of wellbeing leave 

• Medical, Dental and Inpatient coverage for self and dependant. 

• Access to online wellbeing and mental health platform   
   

Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people. Inclusion sets us all up for success.

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience and career aspirations, please apply on the link.

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.