Financial Controller (Construction/Civil Engineering)

Recruit Haus Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Haus Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee finance and accounting across two related companies. The role emphasizes strong governance, accurate reporting, cash flow management and robust controls.

You will lead a lean finance team of three, coordinate with auditors and tax agents, optimize Dynamics 365 Business Central processes, and provide financial insights to support management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions including financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review financial performance, budgets and variances and provide insights to management.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking facilities and treasury-related matters.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax regulations and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, banks and other professional parties.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes and reporting procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support management in business planning, financial analysis and decision-making.
• Monitor project costs, margins, profitability and financial performance.
• Oversee GST, corporate tax and other statutory finance-related submissions.
• Provide guidance and development to the existing finance team.
• Review and improve the utilisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related finance processes.
• Undertake other finance-related projects and responsibilities as required by management.

Job description

An experienced Financial Controller to oversee its finance and accounting functions across two related companies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring strong financial governance, accurate and timely reporting, effective cash flow management and sound financial controls. This position will also lead and guide a lean finance team of three.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review financial performance, budgets and variances and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking facilities and treasury-related matters.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax regulations and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, banks and other professional parties.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes and reporting procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support management in business planning, financial analysis and decision-making.
• Monitor project costs, margins, profitability and financial performance.
• Oversee GST, corporate tax and other statutory finance-related submissions.
• Provide guidance, supervision and development to the existing finance team.
• Review and improve the utilisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related finance processes.
• Undertake other finance-related projects and responsibilities as required by management.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to Recruit Haus’ PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.