Finance Executive
Job Summary
The Finance Executive supports the business unit's financial operations by managing invoicing, receivables, and project tracking. This role ensures financial governance by working closely with project and division managers to monitor budgets and profitability. It also assists in monthly closing processes and provides regular financial reporting to maintain healthy cash flow.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounts receivable and collections
- Track project costs, budgets, and profitability
- Support monthly financial closing and reporting
- Assist with budget forecasting and cost control
Required Skills
- Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business
- 2-5 years of finance experience
- Project financial management knowledge
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor outstanding accounts receivable (AR) and proactively follow up with project managers and account owners on ageing receivables to ensure timely collection.
- Track and report on project costs, committed costs, budgets, and financial performance.
- Monitor project profitability, including EBIT/EBITX performance, and highlight any budget variances or financial risks.
- Support monthly financial closing activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Assist project managers in budget tracking, forecasting, and cost control.
- Prepare regular finance reports on revenue, receivables, project margins, committed costs, and budget utilization.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors on invoicing, payment status, and financial matters.
- Support ad-hoc finance, budgeting, and business administration activities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years of experience in finance, project finance, or financial administration.
- Experience with invoicing, accounts receivable, budgeting, and cost monitoring.
- Good understanding of project financial management, including budgets, committed costs, and profitability (EBIT/EBITX).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in following up on outstanding receivables with project managers and customers.
- Meticulous, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting project-based businesses or engineering/technology organisations.
- Familiarity with project accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of financial forecasting and management reporting.
Work Conditions:
- 5 day week