Accounting Manager (Construction Ind)

Corestaff Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Corestaff Pte Ltd on behalf of our client, a Singapore-based construction and property group, seeks an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the group's accounting and financial functions and provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

You will lead planning, budgeting, consolidation, compliance with Singapore statutory requirements, and coordinate audits, while developing policies and mentoring a finance team to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance; CPA/CA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting, auditing, and financial management experience.
• Experience in Construction and/or Property Development is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting and tax regulations.
• Proven experience in group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and group-level budgeting.
• Prepare annual budgets and management/Shareholders reports.
• Produce monthly variance and bridge reports with insights.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop accounting policies and improve internal controls.
• Mentor and train team members; support corporate initiatives.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Consolidation

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA preferred

Job description

Our client is part of an established Singapore-based construction and property group with an established track record in the industry. The Group has a diverse portfolio of businesses and projects and is committed to maintaining strong financial governance, operational excellence and sustainable business growth.

They are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the Group's accounting and financial functions while providing strategic financial insights to support business and management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and strategic analysis, including project feasibility studies, due diligence and cost-benefit analysis.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, management and planning across the Group.
• Prepare annual budgets and present financial plans and analysis to Management and Shareholders.
• Prepare monthly financial performance and variance/bridge reports, providing insights into budget vs. actual performance.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business and investment decisions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial accounts and consolidated Group accounts.
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including ACRA, IRAS, BCA and URA.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, company secretaries, bankers, tax authorities and other professional advisors.
• Develop and review accounting policies, procedures and the Group's Accounting & Financial Manual.
• Review existing processes and implement improvements to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members and identify training and development needs.
• Conduct internal training to enhance the team's technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Support Group-level initiatives and corporate programmes, including Vision, Mission & Core Values, ISO and other business improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline; CPA/CA qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing and financial management.
• Relevant experience in the Construction and/or Property Development industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience in Group consolidation, financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management.
• Strong commercial and business acumen with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.