Chief Financial Officer (SGX-Listed) - Exclusive Mandate

Drake International (S) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SGX-listed company in the construction and property development sector is seeking a Head of Finance. This senior leadership role involves managing financial operations, ensuring SGX compliance, and overseeing consolidated financial statements. Candidates should have at least 12 years of finance experience, including 5 years in a senior role, and possess fluency in Mandarin for communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Solid expertise in SGX reporting, SFRS, group consolidation.
• Fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, independent operation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial operations including reporting, consolidation, budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with SGX listing rules and SFRS.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Implement strong internal controls and risk management.
• Support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and banks on compliance matters.

Skills

SGX compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Tax management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

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.

Registration No. R1656042 | EA License No. 11C3510 | Drake International