Finance & Operations Manager

Position: Finance & Operations Manager

Location: Singapore (hybrid)

Industry: Renewable Energy / Construction / International Trading

About the Company

Our client is a dynamic and growing family office with multiple holding companies in Singapore. The group manages renewable energy and construction projects overseas, primarily in Sri Lanka and India. They are seeking a highly independent and hands-on Finance & Operations Manager with strong experience in construction/project accounting and operational finance to support the business.

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 overseasoffices may be required
• Support processes related toprocurement, 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

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and dependable finance professional who has a solid foundation in construction and project accounting, and who enjoys working in a lean, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking ownership of both financial reporting and operational support, with strong commercial awareness of project performance and cost control.