Senior Executive, Finance

As a Senior Executive, Finance, you will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all accounting and financial reporting activities. You will be involved in full set accounts, budgeting, taxation, statutory reporting, and project-related finance matters, particularly in the property development sector. You will also support junior team members and collaborate closely with both internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities :

Full Set of Accounts

Handle and maintain the full set of accounts, including general ledger, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.

Financial Reporting

Prepare financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).

Generate and analyze AR / AP ageing reports; identify collection or payment issues and provide relevant insights.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in preparing and monitoring project and group-level budgets.

Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to support operational efficiency and cost control.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Prepare SST filings and ensure timely submission.

Assist in annual tax computations and liaise with tax consultants for compliance with tax regulations.

Accounts Payable Oversight

Review postings of supplier invoices and cost coding for accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely disbursements.

HDA Claims & Compliance

Prepare and verify claims under the Housing Development Account (HDA).

Ensure compliance with statutory HDA requirements and perform monthly reconciliation.

Audit & Internal Controls

Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support annual audits.

Ensure proper documentation and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures.

Statutory Filings

Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statutory requirements including Income Tax, SST, Withholding Tax, and Unclaimed Monies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, lawyers, and other external parties.

Coordinate with internal departments to support finance-related matters.

Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Tasks

Assist with financial analysis, feasibility studies, or other tasks related to property development or management requests.

Requirements :

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, or MIA membership are an advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance,
• Experience in the property development industry and HDA compliance is highly desirable.

Technical Skills :

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP).

Key Competencies :