Assistant Finance Manager - Construction Sector

MASE E & C PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MASE E & C PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a high-calibre Finance Manager to take full ownership of financial operations across multiple projects. You will drive disciplined financial control and lead a small finance team.

The role suits a hands-on, results-driven professional with strong project accounting, WIP, and contractual costing expertise, capable of delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights under pressure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong project accounting, WIP, and contract costing knowledge.
• Experience with progress billing, project budgets, and forecasting.
• Solid knowledge of Singapore GST and taxation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full set of accounts and financial reporting.
• Oversee project costing, WIP, revenue recognition, profitability analysis.
• Control progress claims, subcontractor payments, retention sums.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance across projects.
• Provide timely financial reports to support management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GST, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Project accounting

WIP management

Contract costing

Progress billing

Financial forecasting

GST & tax knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance

Job description

We are a growing organization in the construction sector seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager to take full ownership of financial operations and drive disciplined financial control across multiple projects.

This role is suited for a hands-on, results-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and is confident managing complex financial structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full set of accounts and financial reporting
• Oversee project costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis
• Ensure strong control over progress claims, subcontractor payments, and retention sums
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance across projects
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to support management decisions
• Ensure compliance with GST, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, and external stakeholders
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial governance
• Lead and mentor the finance team

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Solid understanding of project accounting, WIP, and contract costing
• Proven experience handling progress billing, project budgets, and financial forecasting
• Strong knowledge of Singapore financial regulations, GST, and taxation
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills