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The Lead Cost Controller is responsible for managing and controlling the project’s financial performance for the Offshore Substation project. This role involves overseeing all cost-related aspects of the project, ensuring that it stays within budget, and providing timely and accurate cost reporting to the Project Manager and senior management. The Lead Cost Controller will work closely with project teams to track expenses, manage forecasting, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate financial risks.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Cost Control and Budget Management:

• Work with the project team to develop and maintain the project’s detailed cost estimates and budgets. Ensure that all elements of the project are accurately included in the budget, including engineering, procurement, construction, transport & installation, and commissioning costs.
• Monitor continuously the actual costs versus the approved budget. Track and manage project expenditures and variances, ensuring costs are accurately recorded, categorized, and controlled.
• Prepare regular cost forecasts on a quarterly basis, identifying trends and predicting future costs. Update cost forecasts based on project performance, changes in scope, or unforeseen circumstances, and provide timely updates to Project Manager and senior management.
• Ensure that project costs are accurately allocated to the relevant department (engineering, procurement, construction, etc.) and work packages, following the project’s cost structure.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular (monthly/quarterly/biannually/annually) cost reports for the Project Manager, senior management, and Employer, detailing project cost performance as the part of Project Report and for the internal use in the project team.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost management, such as cost performance index (CPI), schedule performance index (SPI), and earned value (EV), and present this data to the project team and senior management.
• Perform detailed analysis of cost overruns, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions to bring the project back on track. Report and explain deviations from budget, highlighting potential risks or opportunities for cost-saving.

Change Management:

• Manage and track changes to the project scope, ensuring that all change orders and variations are correctly documented and accounted for. Ensure that cost implications of changes are assessed, approved, and incorporated into the budget.
• Work closely with the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to evaluate the cost impact of changes and ensure that the Employer is informed of the financial impact as the part of Progress Report.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential financial risks (e.g., price fluctuations, contractor claims, schedule delays) throughout the project lifecycle. Implement strategies to mitigate cost-related risks and propose contingency plans.
• Track project cash flow, ensuring that costs and payments are aligned with the project schedule. Ensure timely invoicing and payment processing, and monitor cash flow to maintain adequate liquidity.

Coordination with Project Team:

• Work closely with quantity surveyor, project engineers, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to monitor project activities and track all associated costs. Provide regular updates to ensure all project departments are aware of cost implications.
• Support internal and external audits of the project’s financial records and ensure compliance with financial controls, procedures, and industry standards.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering:

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiencies across the project. Work with the project team to evaluate cost-saving initiatives, alternative suppliers, and methods to reduce overall project costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Work closely with quantity surveyor, project engineer and engineering teams to assess value engineering alternatives that could reduce costs or improve value for the project.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Cost Engineering (e.g., AACE International Certification) is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in cost control and financial management, with at least 5 years in large-scale offshore energy projects (e.g. offshore oil & gas, offshore substation, or offshore wind industry).
• Experience of cost estimating, cost control procedures, and financial reporting in large infrastructure or offshore wind projects.
• Proven experience in managing project costs for complex offshore projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Leadership experience in managing a cost control team or collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CAP) or other relevant certifications.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar) and financial management tools (e.g., ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, etc).
• Familiarity with cost control systems and methods such as Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex financial data and identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis and identify areas for cost-saving or optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations for the project team and Employer.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure financial performance is aligned with project goals.

What This Job Involves

Support Account Lead & account leadership team in handling business, operational, financial decision making, risk mitigation, other pricing advice and all account specific finance related matters. Your key responsibilities will be:

Job Description:
Business Partnering and Contract Management

• Team member of Account Relationship Team with client
• Partnering with Account Lead in providing financial reports and analysis for business decision making.
• Interaction with different stakeholders including third-party service providers/vendors and key client personnel.
• Expense and debtors’ management
• Setting, review and monitoring of financial key performance indicators
• Resolving system issues
• Implementation of process improvements, encouraging efficiencies in financial management
• Ensure the Finance team assists with on-going cost saving projects, including identification, monitoring and analysis.

Invoice Payments & Billings

• Manage Vendor Payments
• Ensure accurate and timely client billings.
• Support and maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the accounts payable / receivable process
• Accountable for the timely coordination of the JLL invoice processing and monitoring the accounts receivable ensuring management of JLL cash flow.
• Optimizing working capital and monitoring liquidity on the account. Develop and execute strategies to maximize cash efficiency while minimizing financial risks.

Reporting/Forecasting/Planning

• Responsible for developing and implementing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Analyse financial data to provide insights on performance, identify areas for improvement, and measure the financial impact of business initiatives.
• Accurate and timely monthly, quarterly & ad hoc reporting and variance analysis for client and corporate requirements, Annual budget & quarterly forecasts for both client and corporate stakeholders.
• Working closely with the local country Finance teams on profitability/revenue variances, issues and other requirements and task
• Reviewing and monitoring of potential risk and opportunities within the account
• Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling where requested.

General Ledger Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit

• Management of Month End processes
• Responsible in ensuring month end closing procedures are properly performed and investigated i.e. Bank Reconciliation, GRNV
• Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time.
• Working with different finance teams (i.e Controllership, FP&A teams) to compliance to accounting standards such as revenue recognition (fee at risk), cost capitalisation and etc.
• Ensure that appropriate process and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions.
• Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognised quality management processes
• Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data.
• Co-ordination of adhoc financial requests as required by regional finance team

Sound like you? Here is what we’re looking for:

Being Analytical and Meticulous

Your role will involve coordination with various teams. You will be paying attention to detail and have excellent problem-solving skills. You will be using logic to trouble shoot problems; and assign and monitor financial aspects. You should have a good knowledge of the working procedures.

Qualifications

University degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance, or relevant field (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Minimum of 5 years of finance managerial experience in finance.

Candidate with regional exposure in APAC will be an added advantage.

Experience in leading finance in matrix environment including ability to manage through complexity and ambiguity

Business partnering and commercial finance experience

The Client is a pretigious global bank.

Job Description

• Coach and guide relationship managers to achieve sales targets
• Ensure that the relationship managers adheres to all service standards
• Ensure that relationship managers comply to all regulations and compliance standards
• Able to manage and mitigate operations risk and ensure that the Bank’s operational requirements are adhered to

Skills and Requirements

• Minimally 6 years of experience within the banking scene with a proven track record in product sales & team management
• Processes strong knowledge in cross border regulations
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a response within 14 days please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.

Morgan Mckinley Pte Ltd

Claudia

EA Licence No: 11C5502

EAP Registration No: R2199597

The Client is a pretigious global bank.

Job Description

• Coach and guide relationship managers to achieve sales targets
• Ensure that the relationship managers adheres to all service standards
• Ensure that relationship managers comply to all regulations and compliance standards
• Able to manage and mitigate operations risk and ensure that the Bank’s operational requirements are adhered to

Skills and Requirements

• Minimally 6 years of experience within the banking scene with a proven track record in product sales & team management
• Processes strong knowledge in cross border regulations
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a response within 14 days please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.

(EA: 11C5502 / R2199597)

This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in building strong client relationships with senior managers and candidates to achieve hiring objectives. Join our Human Resources team, where we play a pivotal role in enhancing the employee experience, shaping the firm's culture, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. As strategic partners, we collaborate with leaders across the firm to hire, develop, and retain top talent, aligning with business goals.

As a Recruiting Team Lead within APAC Private Bank, you will oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for our APAC Private Bank business. Your focus will include supporting all aspects of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, such as competitive intelligence, market mapping, succession planning, and confidential projects.

This position is ideal for someone who has excelled as an team member contributor and is looking for opportunities to acquire leadership experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process, from direct approaches and applicant management to completion.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business recruiting needs by participating in client meetings and acting as a subject matter expert.

• Serve as a Client Relations Manager (CRM) to key business group heads, providing recruiting updates, strategy, and metrics.

• Review and maintain recruitment metrics and analytics to track performance and inform decision-making

• Build rapport and partner with stakeholders for candidate development and offers.

• Uphold the firm's commitment to diversity.

• Ensure that both business and regional partners are consistently informed about the progress and results of recruitment efforts

• Act as a liaison between local business leadership and Recruiting leadership

• Ensure adherence to training deadlines, pipeline updates, time off requests

• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

• Work closely with AWM Recruiting leadership team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Private Banking Recruitment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Experience with full lifecycle recruiting in a fast-paced corporate environment or retained firm focused on financial services.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex assignments and multiple searches.

• Exceptional judgment and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with employees at all levels.

• Innovative, creative, and results-oriented.

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Strong executive presence with credibility and the ability to think on your feet.

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:

https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=2629ab003e58551008809efc279a24e5

Looking for an immediate starter, preferably with prior managerial experience. Candidates with knowledge and hands-on experience in major accounting software such as SAP or Workday are highly preferred.

Job Details:

• Contract: 1 year
• Location: West - Namly Avenue (nearest MRT : Sixth Avenue)
• Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm (Wednesday : 8.30 am to 6.00 pm)

Job Description:

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to provide insights of financial performance to senior management
• Monitor and assess the impact of financial trends on the organization’s financial stability.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Forecast and analyze cash requirements to support operational needs.

Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and regulatory inspections.

Financial Controls:

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.

Tax Planning and Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of tax returns.
• Collaborate with tax advisors to optimize the organization's tax position.
• Check and ensure timely and accurate quarterly submission of GST return to IRAS.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or ACCA or related field.
• Proven experience in statutory reporting and group consolidation
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

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PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • UEN No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394 • EA Registration No. R23117223 (Poh Siew Ling)

Working Location: Kallang

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am to 6pm

Salary: Up to $5000/month

Role & Responsibilities:

-Business partnering role to perform strategic analysis and evaluation to support business decision-making

-Supervise and manage month-end and year-end closing and management reporting

-Review, develop and implement internal controls and processes which can enhance the operational and financial/accounting efficiencies

-Financial planning & analysis, including preparing monthly business review and analysis, cash flow forecasting, annual budgeting and business planning

-Perform ROI analysis for new investment project where applicable

-Performance monitoring and cost management; closely monitor direct and indirect cost structure to advise PL owner on cost reduction initiatives and control

-Ensure the preparation and submission of accurate and timely statutory accounts, tax returns, etc. to the relevant authorities

-Liaise with internal and external auditors, banks, tax agents and respective authorities to ensure appropriate compliance and consistency

-Supervise cash position to assess investments of cash surplus and ensure cash flow liquidity for various entities and to protect and enhance company’s financial assets

-Other ad hoc projects and analysis that’s may be delegated

Requirements :

-2 to 5 years of working experience in F&B/Hospitality industry is highly regarded

-Commercially-attuned, numerate and meticulous

-Possess leadership and partnering abilities and have excellent communication skills

-High energy, reliable and self-motivator

-Experience in accounting software

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee Accounts staff in administering the overall financial functions and ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Present findings, financial performance, and recommendations to senior management.

2. Strategic Financial Planning and Advisory

• Participate in financial planning and provide strategic advice to the Managing Director on financial-related matters.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial planning with company objectives and drive profitability.

3. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the budgeting and financial forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and targets.
• Work closely with relevant departments to monitor budget adherence and control costs.

4. Financial Control, Tax, and Compliance

• Handle all corporate tax and GST matters, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
• Maintain and enforce finance policies, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring accurate invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.

5, Cash Flow and Credit Management

• Manage cash flow requirements, oversee credit control, and optimize working capital.
• Monitor bank balances, manage payments, and coordinate with banks on financing and foreign exchange as required.

6. Financial Operations and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve financial efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• Leverage financial technologies to streamline processes and support faster reporting.

7. Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Supervise junior finance staff, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations) to align financial processes and support cross-functional objectives.

8. Ad-hoc Financial Support

• Provide financial analysis for ad-hoc projects and business decisions as required by management.
• Participate in strategic initiatives by providing financial perspectives and data-driven insights.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or a related discipline; professional certifications such as CPA/CA are preferred but not required.
• Min 5 years of relevant experience in finance, specifically within the retail sector.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and retail-specific financial controls.
• Proven ability to handle full-spectrum accounting, including AP, AR, and financial reconciliation.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data and deliver insights.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying and solving financial issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, balancing hands-on responsibilities with team leadership.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred, given the need to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.