Finance & Operations Manager

Role Overview This is a broad and independent role suitable for a seasoned accountant with strong experience in construction/project-based accounting and operational finance. The successful candidate will manage full-set accounts while driving financial oversight of project performance, cost control, and operational processes across multiple entities and overseas projects. Key Responsibilities Finance, Accounting & Project Reporting - Handle full-set accounts for multiple holding companies in Singapore - Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and group consolidation - Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger functions - Manage cash flow, including forecasting, budgeting, and funding requirements for projects - Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing - Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and external service providers - Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in Singapore Construction & Project Accounting - Monitor and track project costs, budgets, and profitability across construction and renewable energy projects - Prepare project-based financial reports, including cost-to-complete, variance analysis, and margin tracking - Manage progress billing, revenue recognition, and project cash flow cycles - Work closely with project teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting - Review and control project expenditures, contracts, and payment schedules - Support financial planning and analysis for ongoing and upcoming projects Operations & Business Support - Liaise closely with the corporate secretary on company secretarial matters, including board resolutions and statutory records - Take charge of all ACRA filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions - Support operational and trading activities, including order processing and transaction tracking - Coordinate documentation, contracts, and payment processes for overseas projects - Monitor operational costs and identify areas for efficiency improvements - Work closely with overseas stakeholders in Sri Lanka and India - Support ad-hoc operational and administrative matters as required - Occasional travel to overseas offices may be required - Support processes related to procurement, including import and export of goods and equipment. Requirements - Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a recognised professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) - Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, with strong exposure to construction/project accounting - Experience in project costing, progress billing, and revenue recognition is essential - Comfortable working in a highly independent and hands-on environment - Experience handling multiple entities or group structures is an advantage - Exposure to construction, renewable energy, trading, or project-based industries preferred - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities - Good communication skills and ability to work with overseas stakeholders