Head, Finance

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd seeks a Strategic Finance Leader to shape financial strategy and drive performance across the organization. You will oversee reporting, risk management, and tax strategies while guiding cross-border considerations between Singapore and Malaysia.

The role requires leading a finance team and partnering with leadership to deliver robust financial insights and value creation. Based in Singapore with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with RTSO's business objectives.
• Leverage financial reporting and data analytics tools to provide insights for performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Singapore and Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards.
• Prepare and present financial management reports and strategic recommendations to CEO, Board and stakeholders.
• Drive financial risk management and cost optimization across the organization.
• Implement transfer pricing and cross-border taxation strategies for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Direct accounting operations during transitions between project phases and drive automation of processes.
• Enhance and automate accounting processes and implement system controls.

Job description

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with RTSO's business objectives.
• Leverage on financial reporting and data analytics tools to provide insights that drive business performance and operational efficiency.

2. Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee the consolidated financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with Singapore and Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards.
• Prepare and present financial management reports, business performance reviews, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board of Directors, shareholders and key stakeholders.
• Drive financial risk management and ensure cost optimization across the organization.
• Implement transfer pricing and Singapore and Malaysia cross-border taxation strategies.
• Direct the accounting treatment and financial operations as the Company transits from Construction and Build Phase to Revenue Commencement Phase.
• Enhance and automate accounting processes and implement system controls.

3. Regulatory & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to financial policies and accounting standards, taxation requirements, and statutory reporting obligations in RTSO Singapore parent company and its Malaysia branch.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance.
• Provide guidance and ensure compliance to Finance Policy Manual.
• Stay abreast of new accounting standards and tax regulations and their potential impact on RTSO operations.

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Investment Management:

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial sustainability.
• Oversee treasury functions, including banking relationships, capital structure planning, and optimizing returns on cash management.
• Conduct scenario simulations and develop business cases using key assumptions including ridership patterns, fare pricing strategies, and cost projections for informed business decisions.

5. Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.
• Support strategic business decisions through financial analysis, scenario planning, and risk assessments.
• Provide financial leadership and insights to operational teams to drive business value creation.

6. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance and innovation-driven culture.
• Promote continuous learning and upskilling within the finance team, particularly in embracing finance technologies and best practices.