Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin, Construction Industry) SW228

Pasona Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin) to supervise accounting operations and project costs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management and at least 2 years of accounting experience in a listed Japanese company. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, managing internal controls, and providing administrative support related to projects. Strong ERP system knowledge is mandatory along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting position of a listed Japanese company.
• Professional knowledge in full-set accounting operations, especially in construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting operations on projects including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Prepare financial reports and manage project costs.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal control procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

ERP system operation

Internal control knowledge

Accounting for construction contracts

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin, Construction Industry)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review accounting operations on ongoing and completed projects, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger, progressive billing, subcontract settlement, supplier and employee claim, using ERP system.
• Prepare regular and irregular reports for balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
• Manage project cost for assigned project site with project manager/cost controller and stakeholders (QS team etc.).
• Assist financial reporting and management reporting to Japan HQ, overseeing submission of financial data of the Singapore Branch and the Civil Engineering Management Department prepared in line with the Japan HQ requirement.
• Assist audits (internal/external), tax and compliance matters.
• Supervise account and admin team (4-7 staff) to ensure internal control and compliance with the Japan HQ Procedure, including internal controls in accordance with J‑SOX and company act.
• Support tender and bank guarantee management.
• Support accounting operations of projects run by Joint Ventures of Company and other construction firms, which require accounting procedure specific to construction Joint Ventures.
• Provide administrative support for site matters such as events, workers dormitory, insurance matters, ICT matters.
• Manage project admin staff.
• Assist HR matter to handle project staff issues.
• Perform all other ad-hoc and project duties when assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business Management or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experiences in Account section of the Japan ultimate parent company listed in Tokyo Stock market or equivalent.
• Professional knowledge and more than 2 years of experience in full-set accounting operations are required, especially accounting for construction contracts and revenue recognition of construction industry desirable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience of budget, forecast, and management of construction project cost and cash flow.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience of internal controls and internal audit, preferably in line with J‑SOX or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of Annual Securities Report and related financial statement in compliance with Japan's accounting rules/regulations and listing rules in Tokyo Stock market is a plus.
• Past experience to manage Joint Venture (Full Integrated) accounting is a plus.
• Practical skill and experience to operate ERP system (SAP/Oracle or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory.
• Past experience of handling HR/Admin related matters (employee accommodation and welfares) is a plus.

Contact Information

Interested applicants please send a copy of your resume with your current, expected salaries and availability in Microsoft Word format to Low See Wei (R1551122) for immediate processing.

Please indicate in your email subject title as Job Application for 20018 Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin, Construction Industry) SW228IN

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, other applications will be updated to our database for future job opportunities.

Thank you.