Financial Controller

LCH HEAVY EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Financial Controller to manage finance, accounting, compliance, and HR functions, providing strategic insights for sustainable business performance. Key responsibilities include ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing cash flow, driving budgeting and forecasting, and managing compliance with Singapore statutory requirements. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 7 years of hands-on experience in financial governance and administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant hands-on experience in finance, accounting, and HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore statutory and regulatory requirements (IRAS, CPF, ACRA, MOM).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall accountability for the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Provide strategic oversight of accounting operations and financial controls.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Strategic financial insights

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the company’s finance, accounting, compliance, and human resources functions, while providing strategic financial insights to support sustainable business performance. This is a key role requiring strong professional judgment, independence, and ownership of financial governance, cost management, and people administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and take overall accountability for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, including management accounts, balance sheets, and profit & loss statements.
• Provide strategic oversight of the company’s accounting operations, cash flow position, and financial controls.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management initiatives to support sustainable business performance.
• Design, implement, and refine costing frameworks and cost control strategies to enhance financial visibility and decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable accounting standards and statutory requirements in Singapore.
• Oversee GST, corporate tax, CPF, and statutory employee income reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, bankers, and regulatory bodies.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal control systems to manage financial risk.
• Review and approve key financial transactions, payment runs, and expense claims with appropriate governance.
• Provide independent financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to management on business performance and strategic matters.
• Oversee human resources governance, including payroll oversight, statutory compliance, and alignment with MOM and Tripartite guidelines.
• Provide oversight of foreign workforce administration and labor compliance matters.
• Support overall business operations by ensuring effective administrative controls and compliance frameworks are in place.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant hands-on experience, preferably in an SME environment, with exposure to finance, accounting, and HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore statutory and regulatory requirements (IRAS, CPF, ACRA, MOM).
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and professional judgment.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to liaise with Chinese-speaking stakeholders is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to long-term business sustainability.