Finance Manager (Construction)

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance & Accounting Management

- Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger, AP, AR and month-end closing.

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.

- Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.

- Oversee tax matters, statutory compliance and external audits.

- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

2. Construction Project Accounting

- Oversee project accounting activities and monitor the financial performance of ongoing construction and engineering projects.

- Review and monitor project progress claims, progress billing and payment certificates.

- Ensure proper tracking of project costs, including budget versus actual expenditure.

- Monitor project cash flow, outstanding payments and collection from customers.

- Oversee retention sums, variation orders and other project-related financial matters.

- Work closely with project teams, QS and relevant departments to ensure accurate project financial reporting.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

- Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably with managerial exposure.

- Prior experience in the construction, M&E engineering or contracting industry is highly preferred.

- Strong understanding of construction project accounting, particularly progress claims, progress billing and project costing.

- Good knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting and financial reporting.

- Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Able to work independently and manage multiple project-related financial matters.