Finance Manager (Construction / Civil Engineering)

CHC Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Construction Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the company’s finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cash flow management and strong financial controls. You will work with Management and key departments to monitor project performance and support strategic decisions.

You will lead the accounting team, manage budgeting and cost control, coordinate with auditors and tax authorities, and drive process improvements including ERP/Xero

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required; professional qualifications are a plus.
• 5–8 years of accounting/finance experience, including supervisory roles.
• Experience in construction/project-based industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GST and corporate tax.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems like Xero.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets.
• Prepare management accounts, financial statements and cash flow reports.
• Monitor project revenue, costs, margins and progress claims.
• Support budgeting, cost control and variance analysis.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure GST/compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax agents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CA Singapore (advantage)

Tools

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Finance Manager oversees the Company’s finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, cost control, compliance and sound financial controls. The role works closely with Management and key departments to monitor project performance, support business decisions and improve overall financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting: Oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, including AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets and month/year-end closing. Prepare and review management accounts, financial statements, cash flow reports and other management reports.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Monitor Company and project cash flow, receivables, payables, collections and funding requirements. Prepare cash flow forecasts and support Management in maintaining sufficient working capital.
• Project Financial Management: Monitor project revenue, costs, margins and profitability. Work closely with Project and Contracts/QS teams to track progress claims, subcontractor claims, retention sums, collections and unclaimed works.
• Budgeting, Cost Control& Analysis: Prepare budgets and forecasts, monitor actual performance against budget, and analyse significant variances. Identify cost‑saving opportunities, financial leakage and areas for profitability improvement.
• Controls, Compliance &Audit: Maintainproper financial controls and review payment submissions, supporting documentsand cost allocations. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, GST,corporate tax and statutory requirements, and coordinate with auditors, taxagents, banks and relevant authorities.
• Banking & Financing: Monitor bankingfacilities, loans and interest costs. Review financing and refinancing optionsand provide Management with comparisons and financial analysis when required.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Support ERP/Xero integration,finance process improvement and digitalisation to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain and review the fixed asset register, including asset additions, transfers, disposals and depreciation, and ensure records are properly reconciled with the accounting/ERP system.
• Team Management: Lead, guide and review the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely completion of work, proper controls and continuous improvement within the department.
• Management Support: Provide Management with clear financial analysis and recommendations to support business planning, project performance, cost control and other key business decisions.

Job Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional qualification such as ACCA or CA Singapore is an advantage.
• At least 5–8 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, including supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering or project-based industry is strongly preferred.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, project costing, GST and corporate tax.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work across departments and support Management decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting/ERP systems such as Xero.