Finance/ Accounts Manager - Construction/ Engineering

Talent Trader Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Trader Group in Singapore seeks a senior Finance leader to drive planning, reporting and governance across property development and construction activities. You will oversee cash flow, budgets and statutory compliance, manage group consolidation and lead the Finance & Accounts team with coaching and process improvements.

With 10+ years of experience and professional qualifications like CA/ACCA, you will partner with senior management on strategic initiatives and ensure robust financial

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Property Development & Construction Industry.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management on business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and funding requirements.
• Manage financial reporting activities, including management accounts, consolidated statements and taxation.
• Coordinate statutory audits and regulatory reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting and present plans to management and shareholders.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports with variance analysis.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements (ACRA, IRAS, BCA, URA).
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, corporate secretaries, banks and authorities.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance; drive process improvements.
• Review accounting procedures and internal finance manuals.
• Maintain robust financial controls across the group and oversee consolidation.
• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team with coaching and training.
• Identify capability needs and conduct relevant internal training.
• Support organisation-wide corporate development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Education

CA/ACCA

Job description

• Partner with senior management on business planning and strategic initiatives, including feasibility studies, due diligence, financial modelling and cost-benefit assessments.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and funding requirements to support ongoing business operations and growth plans.
• Manage the Group’s financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of management accounts, consolidated financial statements and taxation matters.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely completion of financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and present financial plans, projections and key insights to management and shareholders.
• Prepare monthly financial performance reports, providing detailed analysis of actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management in commercial and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including matters relating to ACRA, IRAS, BCA, URA and other applicable authorities.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisers, corporate secretaries, banks and relevant government authorities.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance and business processes to improve operational efficiency and mitigate financial risks.
• Review and enhance accounting procedures, financial policies and internal finance manuals to support consistent practices across the organisation.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment across the business and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Oversee Group consolidation and ensure accuracy and consistency of financial information across business entities.
• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team through coaching, mentoring, performance guidance and structured training.
• Identify capability and development needs within the team and conduct relevant internal training programmes.
• Participate in and support organisation-wide initiatives involving corporate development, quality standards, business excellence and company-wide strategic programmes.
• Undertake other finance-related projects and management responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Degree or CA/ ACCA preferred
• Minimum 10 years experience in Property Development & Construction Industry
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills