Assistant General Manager Finance

Hongkong Land (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage financial operations for its residential business across Southeast Asia. This role requires 10-15 years of experience, ideally in real estate, along with strong skills in stakeholder management and governance. The candidate will oversee joint ventures, ensure compliance, and drive financial performance while mentoring regional finance teams. This position is based in Singapore and offers a dynamic, multicultural working environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience, ideally in real estate.
• Strong experience working with joint ventures, including governance.
• Proven track record in regional roles managing multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the regional residential portfolio.
• Work with country heads to evaluate project performance and drive profitability.
• Oversee the financial governance of multiple joint ventures across Southeast Asia.

Skills

Strategic business acumen

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Professional qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA)

Job description

Overview
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and commercially minded individual to lead the financial management of our residential business across Southeast Asia. This includes residential projects as well as the residential components of our premium integrated developments.

This role will oversee all finance-related activities across multiple joint ventures, working closely with JV partners, project teams, and senior leadership to drive strong financial governance, operational performance, and commercial outcomes.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in real estate, a strong understanding of JV structures, and a proven ability to partner with business and external stakeholders in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

1. Financial operations and control

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the regional residentialportfolio.
• Ensureaccurate, timely, and insightful reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintainstrong financial controls, compliance frameworks, and audit processes acrossall operating entities and JVs.

2. Finance business partnering

• Work with country heads and local teams to evaluate project performance, managerisks, and drive profitability.
• Providefinancial leadership on pricing strategies, sales performance analysis, projectcost reviews, and portfolio performance.

3. Treasury

• Work closely with JV teams to negotiate with banks on project financing.
• Ensure the Group’s Treasury policies are adhered to as well as compliance of loan covenants and undertakings.
• Work with Group Treasury to prepare approval papers for project financing.

4. Joint venture management

• Oversee the financial governance of multiple joint ventures across Southeast Asia, ensuring compliance with JV agreements and financial controls.
• Partner closely with JV partners to address commercial and financial matters.
• Participate in JV board and committee meetings, representing the company’s financial perspective and safeguarding shareholder interests.

5. Leadership and mentorship

• Lead and mentor regional finance teams to strengthen technical competencies, and collaboration.
• Coach team members and support their development in areas such as financial analysis and stakeholder management.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on complex / cross-functionalissues.

6. Others

• Provide support on new investments /disposals as required.
• Other adhoc analysis and tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; professionalqualification (CPA/CA/ACCA) preferred.
• 10–15+ years of relevant experience, ideally in real estate.
• Strong experience working with joint ventures, including governance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Strategic business acumen, excellent analytical, and commercial evaluation skills.
• Proven track record in regional roles, managing multiple entities across different markets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, multicultural, matrix environment.