Senior Finance Executive

MASE E&C PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MASE E&C PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Finance Executive in Singapore to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. You will prepare full sets of accounts, manage cash flow, and support cross‑functional projects in construction accounting.

Responsibilities include billing, cost reporting, audits, and compliance. You will lead a small team, collaborate with project managers and site teams, and drive process improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, construction/real estate preferred.
• Able to lead a small finance team and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and report variances to management.
• Oversee progress billing, claims, and certification processes with clients and subs.
• Track retention, subcontractor payments, and variation orders.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital across projects.
• Lead budgeting and financial planning for new and ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams for cost reporting.
• Supervise AP/AR and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance to finance staff and deliver insights for decisions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and hands on Senior Finance Executive to join our Singapore office on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities, as well as preparing full sets of accounts and financial statements. This role involves supporting finance-related projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and delivering insightful financial analysis to aid strategic decision-making. The incumbent will work closely with cross functional teams to enhance accounting processes and ensure efficient financial operations. This position is well‑suited for a self‑motivated individual with strong expertise in construction accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with management reports
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and highlight variances to management and project stakeholders
• Manage progress billing, claims, and certification processes with clients and subcontractors
• Track retention sums, subcontractor payments, and variation orders
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and manage working capital requirements across multiple projects
• Lead budgeting and financial planning for both new and ongoing construction projects
• Collaborate with project managers, quantity surveyors, and site teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and reconciliations
• Coordinate audit activities, manage tax filings, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Review and enhance internal financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Provide guidance and supervision to finance and accounts staff
• Deliver financial insights and recommendations to support management decision‑making

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the construction or real estate sector
• Proven ability to work independently or lead a small finance team
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including progress billing, retention, cost‑to‑complete, and work‑in‑progress (WIP)
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage senior stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is advantageous but not mandatory