Finance Manager Construction Projects
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic Finance Manager to lead our Finance & Accounts Department and oversee the financial health of our construction projects. You will be responsible for driving team performance, optimizing cash flow, and providing critical financial insights to support business expansion. This role reports directly to the Managing Director and focuses on full-spectrum financial operations and project accounting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor accounts team
- Manage cash flow and treasury
- Oversee project accounting and P&Ls
- Handle tax compliance and payroll
Required Skills
- Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting
- 8+ years experience (3+ in management)
- Construction accounting expertise
- AutoCount and MS Excel proficiency
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Reporting:
- Lead, mentor, and guide the accounts team in daily operations, resolving complex AR, AP, and GL issues.
- Prepare monthly financial closings, reconcile ledgers, and present accurate financial performance results to management.
- Lead and refine internal control standards, company policies, and financial processes to prepare the company for scale.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
- Manage overall cash flow, review daily bank balances, and allocate funds effectively for outgoing payments.
- Oversee trade line utilization and guide your team in preparing and submitting BAs, LCs, BGs, and TRs.
- Chair weekly AR collection meetings with the sales team to flag and resolve critical collection issues.
Project Accounting & Costs:
- Review and validate cost and expense updates in project P&Ls.
- Manage job cards specifically for loose furniture sales and ensure absolute accuracy in project reporting.
Compliance, Tax & Payroll:
- Liaise closely with banks, auditors, the company secretary, and tax/government authorities.
- Prepare tax returns, consult with our tax agent on compliance, and oversee SST filings.
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure all statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) are perfectly executed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least eight (8) years of finance experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial capacity.
- Experience handling construction accounts and project reporting is highly preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of tax regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in AutoCount and Microsoft Excel, and familiar with Google Workspace.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into simple, actionable terms.
- Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.
- Highly meticulous, resourceful, and capable of working independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.