Finance / Accounts Manager

Job Objectives/Job Summary:

Oversee full spectrum of accounts and finance functions and its related processes and transactions, covering Monthly Management Accounts, Budgeting and forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank transactions, cash flows management and treasury management.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties:

• Oversee full spectrum of monthly and annual accounts closing and audit
• Monitor and analyse the actual vs budget contract sum and costs incurred of various projects
• Perform project, costing and budget management including issuance of bank/insurance guarantee
• Review the accounts and finance functions of overseas entities
• Prepare value added financial reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”), including budgeting and forecasting.
• Oversee full spectrum of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and treasury functions
• Review suppliers and sub-contractors’ transactions, including payments (via trust receipt, cheque, Giro, letter of credit, petty cash etc), creditor reconciliations and verification of sub-contractors certification
• Review invoicing and collection from clients
• Manage operating cash flow and prepare cash flow forecast
• Lead a team of finance staff in compliance to accounting standards, GST regulations and Group internal control procedures, other relevant rules and regulations
• Assist in ERM & ERP implementation and enhancement, including improve workflows and processes based on best practices and automation
• Liaise with various internal parties such as Project Directors and Purchasing and external parties such as bankers, suppliers, sub-contractors and auditors
• Assist Directors in relation to work related field and any ad-hoc assignments

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Degree in Business Studies/Accountancy and/or holder of professional accountancy qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Good exposure and knowledge in finance, treasury, credit and banking functions
• Ability to prepare and analyse forecast, budget and financial reports
• Familiar with accounting standards, taxes, GST, best practices and other relevant rules and regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office knowledge
• Must possess positive attitude & mindset, “To Do” or “Can Do” mindset and willing to work as a team in helping each other
• Must possess excellent working and communication skills to interact effectively with business associates (suppliers, subcontractors, bankers etc)
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with all levels in the Group
• Willingness to work flexible schedule during peak period, able to meet timeline and work under pressure environment