Finance & Operations Manager
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About the role
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.
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
Additional Information
Position: Finance & Operations Manager Location: Singapore (hybrid) Industry: Renewable Energy / Construction / International Trading
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