chief finance officer - Singapore - KEONG HONG CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD

Description

Reporting & Operation

Lead the finance team and manage financial cycles, providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team, oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting matters;

Establish business control over financial processes and complying with corporate policies, Financial Reporting Standards, legal, statutory and tax requirements, ensure compliance with SGX Mainboard listed rules;

Proactively communicate with operating team, understand the work-in-progress, analyse the operating costs incurred, propose ideas to optimize cost saving and productivity;

Work closely with joint venture stakeholders, regularly track the business and returns from joint venture;

Control the progress and review the quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and variance analysis for submission to SGX;

Presentation of quarterly / annual results, business progress to Audit Committee & Board of Directors;

Highlight financial / operational variances and recommend action plan to CEO / peer managers;

Involved in managing cross-functional project, put in place of accounting policies;

Guide staff for preparation of annual quarterly budget and drive control of variances for whole group;

Contacting person with auditors, company secretary, share registrar, public relationship company for annual audit planning, annual report printing and arrangement of annual general meeting ("AGM");

Liaise with lawyers and company secretaries, review resolution, (banking) legal documents, agreements, contracts, acquisition of new subsidiary and properties;

Co-ordinate and work closely with corporate advisors for sustainability reports and any ad hoc reporting required by SGX or statutory board;

Participate in operational action plan, spearheading the finance related projects, e.g. system digitalisaiton and implementation of ERP

Ad hoc assignment from the Director(s) / Board of Directors

Treasury

Review debts collections and payment to suppliers / subcontractors;

Negotiate and work closely with banks for borrowing, interest rate, performance bond, banker guarantee, corporate guarantee, project financing, responsible for annual review from each bank;

Cashflow projection and fund management, improve working capital management and facilitate business growth

Planning & Leadership

- Train up, influence and improve finance team, prioritize the tasks and direct the assignment

Put in place of system and internal control procedures, evaluate the organization structure and reporting lines

Regular discussion with CEO to evolve strategies, advise and align on long-term business and financial planning in line with corporation vision;

Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business and risk management;

Establish and develop relations with senior management, external partners and stakeholders;

Review all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures.

Qualification of Chief Finance Officer

An MBA or CPA is also highly desirable;

At least 10 years' experience in the finance industry and proven leadership and management experience is essential – with examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace;

Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior management, investors and external stakeholders.

Able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgement.

Strong business and leadership acumen.

Able to make decisions and proactive.

Team player.