High Calibre CFO for an Established SGX-Listed Company

Job description

Our client is an established SGX-listed Company in Singapore. They are a well-respected leader within their industry and have solid strategies to steer the business further ahead. In line with their expanding business structure and exciting development plan, a great opportunity has become available for a vibrant and talented professional to join this organization, as the CFO, who can assist the business at a time of rapid growth and make a key contribution to the business.

Business / Management Activity

• As a business partner to the CEO, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy.
• Serve as a member of executive leadership team.

Strategy:

• As a business partner to the CEO, assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy.
• Advisor to the CEO regards to Mergers & Acquisitions and Joint Ventures / Franchising driving growth.
• Fundraising projects and investors relations.
• Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors etc).

• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.

Executive Management:

• Serve as a member of executive leadership team.
• Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.

 Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with company’s needs and goals.
• Complete analysis of financial results; develop recommendations (strategic and tactical).
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting.
• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast analysis.
• Develop and maintain capital budget.

Accounting and Administration:

• Manage finance and shared service team involved in the timely and accurate reporting of the SGX and yearly statutory reporting in accordance to FRS and SGX guidelines.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns and all other related statutory requirements.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions in the region.
• Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocations.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audit.

Planning, Policy, and Investor Relations:

• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team.
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc.

Finance:

• Oversee cash flow planning and fundraising projects.
• Oversee cash, investment, asset management and all treasury responsibilities.
• Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.

Qualification and Other Requirements

Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years work experience in a finance management role, preferably with a minimum of 5 years as a CFO in a Singapore listed company 
• Exposure in Food & Beverages and Retail related business
• Exposure in China experience is a must

Other Key Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent leadership, team management & interpersonal skills
• Strong Analytical & communication skills
• Very good understanding of the Chinese culture and strong command of Mandarin to handle Mandarin speaking stakeholders
• Ability to Work in Harmony with Co-Workers
• Drive for results
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong business acumen

Education:

• ACCA, CPA, CA qualified or accountancy degree from a reputable university

Travel Requirements

• 25%, up to 50% for start

Only successful candidates will be notified.

For interested applicants, kindly send your updated resume to ClaireC@charterhouse.com.sg or contact Claire Chua at +65 6950 0381 for more information.

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