Finance Manager

Company Overview

Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd. (BUCG) is a leading Beijing-based construction enterprise with special-grade qualifications. It operates across nine major business fields, delivering major national projects and aiming to be an internationally renowned urban construction service provider.

Job Summary

We seek a hands-on Finance Manager to independently manage full-spectrum finance and accounting functions for BUCG Singapore. You will establish financial processes, ensure compliance, support project finance, and collaborate with local teams and China Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage full sets of accounts including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts for timely reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities to deliver accurate financial results.
• Process payments, supplier invoices, expense claims, reimbursements, and maintain proper financial documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, banks, and service providers to support audits and compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, cash flow statements, budget reports, and analyses for Singapore management and China Headquarters to support decision-making.
• Align financial reporting with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and Group requirements.
• Manage intercompany transactions, funding arrangements, and reconciliations in coordination with Headquarters.
• Monitor daily cash flow and maintain sufficient working capital to support business and project operations.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, funding requirements, and payment schedules to ensure liquidity.
• Manage banking transactions, bank reconciliations, and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, payables, and financial commitments to optimize cash management.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore statutory accounting, taxation, and financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate corporate income tax submissions, GST reporting, and other tax obligations with relevant authorities.
• Liaise with IRAS, external tax agents, auditors, and authorities to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support compliance with ACRA requirements including statutory financial reporting and filing.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll accounting, CPF contributions, employee payments, and tax reporting.
• Support project financial management by monitoring budgeting, cost control, expenditure, and supplier payments.
• Collaborate with project, contracts, and procurement teams on payment certification, billing, variation claims, and financial matters.
• Prepare project cash flow forecasts and monitor actual expenditure against budgets to assess financial performance.
• Assist management in evaluating project profitability, financial exposure, and cost performance.
• Support financial administration for joint venture projects where applicable.
• Establish and maintain accounting procedures, approval workflows, and internal financial controls to safeguard assets.
• Develop practical finance processes tailored for a lean Singapore operation to improve efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting systems, digitalisation, and process standardisation.
• Ensure proper document retention, financial authorisation, and compliance with company policies.
• Support implementation or enhancement of accounting and financial reporting systems as business expands.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager and functional departments on operational and financial matters.
• Provide financial evaluation of business proposals, procurement activities, and contractual arrangements.
• Advise on expenditure planning, budget utilisation, and cost optimisation to support business growth.
• Undertake additional finance-related responsibilities to support BUCG Singapore’s establishment and expansion.

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including independently managing full sets of accounts.
• Strong hands-on accounting and financial management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a lean finance environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgement.
• Knowledge of Singapore statutory accounting, taxation, and financial reporting requirements.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based industries.
• Experience in project cost accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating with overseas headquarters.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to facilitate communication with China Headquarters.