Job Summary

Support and lead financial operations for construction projects, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and effective cost control to drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports including monthly/quarterly variance analysis, cash flow projections, and annual budgets
• Provide financial information and analysis to support organizational decision-making
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with group accounting policies
• Manage month-end and year-end closings ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls
• Monitor and manage financial aspects of construction projects including job costing, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and work-in-progress reporting
• Assist in preparing and monitoring project budgets and cost control measures to keep projects within financial guidelines
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations including preparation and submission of GST and statutory filings
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team by providing training, guidance, and performance support
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance finance operation efficiency
• Prepare and analyze management reports for the group and its entities
• Manage daily banking operations to ensure smooth financial transactions
• Liaise with bankers on financing, treasury, and risk management matters
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses for management
• Collaborate with departments to gather and analyze data for project costs, revenue, and balance sheet accounts
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, vendor reconciliations, and payments
• Provide financial and operational support to the finance team and subsidiaries
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and other stakeholders as required
• Execute special projects and management requests as assigned

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Experience handling full set of accounts
• Experience in construction/real estate industry (at least 3 years)
• Familiarity with Accpac Accounting software
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to multitask
• Meticulous with numbers, independent, organized, team player with initiative and resourcefulness
• Positive working attitude and ability to collaborate effectively in a team