Job Summary

You will lead project financial control and full-set accounting functions to drive accurate cost management and compliance within a main-contractor or sub-contractor environment. Collaborate with project teams and senior management to deliver timely financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Project Control

• Maintain Work-Breakdown-Structure (WBS) cost books for each project to ensure accurate tracking of project expenses
• Post BOQ invoices, variation orders, extension-of-time claims, and other cost items promptly to maintain up-to-date financial records
• Certify subcontractor and supplier invoices within five working days by verifying against Quantity Surveyor-certified work-done reports
• Monitor retention monies, performance-bond expiry, set-off clauses, and insurance validity at the project level to mitigate financial risks
• Draft monthly progress claims in collaboration with the QS team and follow up on unpaid certificates and interest entitlements to optimize cash flow
• Prepare rolling project cash-flow forecasts, identify negative cash positions, and recommend corrective draw-down schedules to Project Managers and Directors
• Operate project-specific accounts, arrange bankers' guarantees and letters of credit, and reconcile site petty cash daily to ensure financial accuracy

Full-Set Accounting & Compliance

• Manage complete accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and bank reconciliation cycles to maintain financial integrity
• Process monthly payroll, employee expense claims, CPF, and Skills Development Levy (SDL) contributions accurately and on time
• Prepare and file monthly GST returns and annual IR8A forms in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain daily cash book and group bank balance schedules to provide up-to-date financial status
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and financial institutions to ensure compliance and facilitate audits
• Provide ad-hoc cost analysis and management reports to senior management to support informed decision-making

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong knowledge of IRAS GST legislation, CPF regulations, and Singapore import tax requirements
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, and analytical tools)
• Ability to work accurately under tight month-end and claim-submission deadlines
• Flexibility to work staggered hours, including weekends, public holidays, or night shifts, with time-off-in-lieu granted
• Comfortable operating on active construction sites with adherence to safety orientation and use of personal protective equipment

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Construction Management, or equivalent professional qualification
• Possession of ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification
• Four to seven years of full-set accounting experience, including a minimum of three years within a main-contractor or sub-contractor environment (building, civil, M&E, or infrastructure)
• Bilingual proficiency: fluent in English and conversational in Mandarin to liaise effectively with PRC subcontractors and site personnel