Senior Finance Executive
Job Summary
The Senior Finance Executive will oversee end-to-end accounting management for real estate and construction projects. Responsibilities include managing project costs, expense allocation, and financial reporting across multiple entities. The role also requires handling local tax compliance and liaising with external auditors and advisors.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end accounting management
- Cost accumulation and project expense allocation
- Prepare financial statements and analysis
- Manage tax compliance (GST/SST/Withholding)
- Coordinate with auditors and banks
Required Skills
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Real estate/construction sector expertise
- CPA/ACCA/CA qualification preferred
- Knowledge of SG/MY tax regulations
Job Details
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; holders of CPA / ACCA / CA (or equivalent professional qualifications) are preferred.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in real estate or project-based enterprises (development, investment, property management, or construction).
- Familiar with Singapore or Malaysia accounting standards and tax regulations; experience in cross-border or multi-entity accounting is an advantage.
Job Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for end-to-end accounting management at both real estate development company and project levels, including general ledger, accounts receivable / payable, fixed assets, project costs, and development expenditure accounting.
- Actively participate in cost accumulation, expense allocation, and progress accounting across different stages of real estate development (land acquisition / design / approvals / construction / completion), ensuring high alignment between financial records and actual project progress.
- Manage and account for various consultant and contractor costs: Design consultants, project management consultants, quantity surveyors (QS), legal, tax, engineering, and other professional service fees; Contractor progress payments, variation orders, advance payments, retention sums, and related accounting treatments.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, supporting management in project financial analysis, cost control, and cash flow management.
- Handle or assist with local tax matters for real estate projects in Singapore / Malaysia and overseas, including but not limited to: GST / SST, Corporate income tax, Withholding tax (particularly in relation to cross-border consultants and contractors).
- Liaise directly with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and relevant authorities, and support annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews.
- Assist in improving financial processes, internal controls, and project financial management systems, supporting simultaneous operations across multiple entities and projects.