Financial Controller

MINISTRY OF HOUSING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MINISTRY OF HOUSING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Financial Controller to lead the finance function for a group across Singapore and Malaysia. The role combines strong financial control with strategic business partnering to support senior management and the Board while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will drive end-to-end finance operations, oversee audits and tax filings, provide strategic analysis, and strengthen internal controls and governance across the group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent.
• 8–12 years’ experience in finance with senior leadership exposure in asset management/real estate management/investment-related businesses.
• Hands-on experience with local and Malaysian audits, and regulatory filings.
• Strong commercial mindset with board-level communication skills.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and ability to operate in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Review and advise statutory and management accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors.
• Provide strategic financial analysis, modelling, and insights to support business growth, and investment decisions.
• Oversee financial aspects of group portfolio, includes managing valuations and advise on structuring.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Lead and develop the finance team, drive process and system improvements.

Skills

Board communication

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: Finance Director

Role Summary

We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a group of companies in Singapore and Malaysia.

The role combines strong financial control with strategic business partnering, supporting senior management and the Board while ensuring full compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.


• Review and advise statutory and management accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.


• Manage audits, tax filings, and liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors.


• Provide strategic financial analysis, modelling, and insights to support business growth, and investment decisions.


• Oversee financial aspects of group portfolio , includes managing valuations and advise on structuring.


• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.


• Lead and develop the finance team, drive process and system improvements.

Key roles

• Financial Management & Reporting


• Strategic & Business Partnering


• Investment Support


• Risk, Compliance & Governance


• Leadership & Team Management

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent.


• 8–12 years’ experience in finance, with senior leadership exposure in asset management / real estate management / investment-related businesses.


• Hands-on experience with local and Malaysian audits, and regulatory filings.


• Strong commercial mindset with board-level communication skills.


• High integrity, sound judgement, and ability to operate in a regulated environment.