Special Assistant

Stamford Land Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Land Corporation Ltd in Singapore seeks a highly capable Special Assistant to the Chairman. Reporting directly to the Chairman, the role blends legal, financial, governance and strategic duties to support decision-making across a diversified group with listed and operating entities.

You will act as a trusted adviser, provide independent analysis, evaluate risks and opportunities, and prepare board papers, briefing memos and business cases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, legal, governance, advisory, audit or related field.
• Experience with listed companies, corporate transactions, governance or strategic projects preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or admission to legal practice will be advantageous.
• Degree in Law, Accountancy, Finance or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chairman on strategic, financial, legal and governance matters.
• Review financial statements, business performance, investments and major transactions.
• Conduct independent reviews of business operations, internal controls, governance frameworks and corporate processes.
• Support Board, shareholder and listed-company matters, including governance and regulatory compliance.
• Review and negotiate significant commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Assist with acquisitions, divestments, restructuring exercises and strategic projects.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations and fact-finding assignments.
• Prepare Board papers, briefing memoranda, business cases and decision papers.
• Coordinate with management, professional advisers and external stakeholders on matters of strategic importance.

Skills

Written communication

Discretion

Independent working

Financial analysis

Governance knowledge

Education

Degree in Law/Accountancy/Finance

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded professional to serve as Special Assistant to the Chairman. Reporting directly to the Chairman, this role combines legal, financial, governance and strategic responsibilities, supporting decision-making across a diversified group with listed and operating entities.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to the Chairman, providing independent analysis, evaluating risks and opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and conducting reviews of key business, financial and governance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Chairman on strategic, financial, legal and governance matters.
• Review financial statements, business performance, investments and major transactions.
• Conduct independent reviews of business operations, internal controls, governance frameworks and corporate processes.
• Support Board, shareholder and listed-company matters, including governance and regulatory compliance.
• Review and negotiate significant commercial agreements and transaction documents.
• Assist with acquisitions, divestments, restructuring exercises and strategic projects.
• Conduct special reviews, investigations and fact-finding assignments.
• Prepare Board papers, briefing memoranda, business cases and decision papers.
• Coordinate with management, professional advisers and external stakeholders on matters of strategic importance.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Accountancy, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or admission to legal practice will be advantageous.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, legal, governance, advisory, audit, consulting or a related field.
• Experience with listed companies, corporate transactions, governance or strategic projects preferred.
• Strong financial, commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing ability.
• High level of integrity, discretion and professional judgement.
• Ability to operate independently and manage complex, sensitive assignments.

Ideal Candidate

This position is well suited to a former Big Four professional, corporate lawyer, finance executive, corporate adviser or investment professional who possesses a strong combination of legal, accounting and commercial expertise, together with the judgement and maturity to work closely with senior leadership and the Board.