Principal Executive / Deputy Head (Finance & Accounting)

China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development group in Singapore seeks a Principal Executive/Deputy Head for Finance & Accounting. This role demands a minimum of 8 years of finance experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and fluency in Mandarin. Responsibilities include overseeing financial management functions, analyzing budgets, and coordinating daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and integrity, while knowledge of corporate accounting principles in China is preferred. Interested applicants should send their resume by January 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years working experience in finance-related role.
• Must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
• Preferably possess ACCA or Chartered Account qualifications.
• Familiar with accounting policies and tax rules in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management functions including budget proposals.
• Analyze budget execution and provide management recommendations.
• Manage tax filing and oversee tax risk assessment.
• Coordinate daily accounting operations and ensure standardized financial processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from reputable Singapore local universities or top 100 ranked universities

Degree in finance, accountancy, or economics

Job description

[This role is based in Singapore]

[Only Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident with bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of working experience in finance related role should apply]

About CSSD

China‑Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd. (CSSD) is the joint‑venture master developer set up by the governments of Singapore and China in 1994, to develop the flagship bilateral project Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP). In 2019, CSSD was successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Today, CSSD is one of the largest township developers in China, and has replicated the successful SIP model, with multiple locations in Mainland China (Nantong, Chuzhou, Jiashan, Yinchuan and Changshu) under its portfolio of large‑scale township development projects. CSSD has 3 main subsidiaries (that focuses on business park spaces, sustainability and investments) that support its overall vision and growth strategy.

Outside of China, together with our strategic partner JTC Corporation, CSSD has established the “CSSD International Business Cooperation Centre” (IBCC), a 4700 sqm facility located in Singapore's one‑north district. IBCC focuses on creating a business platform for inbound Chinese investments into/ through Singapore and Singapore‑based companies planning to venture into the China market.

For more information on CSSD and CSSD Singapore, please visit the following sites:
https://cssd-ibcc.sg
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cssd-international-business-cooperation-centre-pte-ltd
http://www.cssd.com.cn

Role we are hiring for

We are looking for 1 candidate to join CSSD Singapore in the following position:

• Principal Executive/ Deputy Head (Finance & Accounting) – minimum 8 years of working experience in finance related role

This role will report to the General Manager of CSSD Singapore.

Primary responsibilities of role

• Oversee financial management functions, including developing, reviewing, and submitting budget proposals and five‑year strategic plans
• Analyze financial budget execution, review and adjust significant variances, and provide recommendations for management improvements
• Research tax‑related policies, manage tax filing, analysis, and planning, and oversee tax risk assessment and control
• Assist in administrative management, including developing and implementing internal management policies, and overseeing daily asset and logistics operations
• Actively contribute to ad‑hoc projects tasked to CSSD Singapore by higher management
• Oversee daily accounting operations and financial management and coordinate with various business units to ensure standardized and orderly financial processes
• Be responsible for monthly and annual financial closing, and prepare financial statements, management reports, and relevant statistical reports
• Organise and implement fund management activities, including bank reconciliations, cash planning, cash flow forecasting, and intercompany reconciliation
• Support and coordinate annual audits, budget preparation, financial forecasting, tax filings (including GST), and fixed asset management, ensuring compliance with group policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and enhance financial information systems, participate in business unit performance analysis

Requirements / Key Attributes

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, with minimum 8 years of working experience in finance related role
• Minimum education qualification of bachelor’s degree from reputable Singapore local universities or top 100 ranked universities
• Degree in finance, accountancy, or economics. And preferably possess ACCA or Chartered Account qualifications
• Fluency in Mandarin (both spoken and written) is essential, due to the nature of work which involves significant amount of communication with various stakeholders based in China
• Demonstrates integrity, strong professional ethics and a high sense of responsibility. Possesses excellent teamwork, communication, and coordination skills. Detail‑oriented, resilient, and logical
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Preference will be made for candidates that have Corporate Secretary qualifications
• Be familiar with accounting policies, tax rules and annual audit process in Singapore
• Preferably with experience in China‑corporate accounting principles
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team who is willing to learn and take on additional roles in a dynamic shared service environment with multiple business units

Interested applicants, please send your resume to [e-mail] by 20 January 2026 with the email subject heading and resume file name in the following format: “CSSD_YearsofWorkExperience_CandidateName” (Example: CSSD_8Years_AliciaTeo).

Selected candidate should be prepared to undergo 2 rounds of interviews (with a written test being part of the 1st round interview) by the recruiters in‑person.