Chief Financial Officer (SGX-Listed) - Exclusive Mandate

Drake International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm in Singapore is looking for a highly experienced Head of Finance. This senior leadership role involves managing financial operations, ensuring SGX compliance, and leading financial reporting functions. Fluency in Mandarin is required for communication with Chinese-speaking stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of finance experience, including significant leadership exposure in publicly listed companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Solid expertise in SGX reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead full spectrum of financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with SGX listing rules.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Implement strong internal controls and risk management policies.
• Support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Critical Thinking

Fluent Mandarin

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/CA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven finance leader to take on the role of Head of Finance for a well-established SGX-listed company in the construction and property development sector. This is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for group-level finance and regulatory functions, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

The ideal candidate must bring deep technical knowledge, strong regulatory familiarity, and hands-on experience with SGX compliance. This role requires fluency in Mandarin due to business communication needs with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full spectrum of financial operations, including financial reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and tax.

• Ensure compliance with SGX listing rules, SFRS, and regulatory requirements, including the preparation of SGX announcement packs.

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements for group entities.

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, risk management policies, and governance frameworks.

• Partner with senior leadership and business units to support strategic planning, investment evaluation, and operational decision-making.

• Liaise directly with external auditors, corporate secretaries, regulators, and banks on audit, disclosure, and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/CA qualification.

• Minimum 12 years of relevant finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role within a public listed company.

• Solid technical expertise in SGX reporting, SFRS, group consolidation, and compliance with listing rules.

• Fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written) to manage cross-border stakeholder communications.

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently with minimal supervision.

• Candidates must be immediately operational – no training or onboarding will be provided.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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