Group Financial Controller

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead and oversee the financial management, reporting, compliance, internal control, and group finance coordination functions of the organisation.

This role is suitable for candidates with strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, audit coordination, tax compliance, and group consolidation within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project based environments. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, finance teams, project teams, external advisors, and headquarters to ensure accurate financial reporting, sound internal controls, effective financial governance, and timely group level reporting.

This position will play a key leadership role in supporting business operations, management decision making, statutory compliance, and financial discipline across the organisation. The role also requires regular coordination and reporting to the parent company and headquarters on financial performance, group reporting matters, compliance requirements, and management information.

Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Oversee group consolidation and ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, group reporting requirements, and management expectations.
• Ensure financial reports are properly prepared, reviewed, and submitted to management and headquarters within the required timelines.
• Monitor reporting accuracy, month end closing processes, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across the organisation.
• Prepare financial analysis, reporting packs, and management information required by senior management and the parent company.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Control

• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow planning processes across the organisation.
• Monitor budget versus actual performance and provide analysis on key variances, cost trends, and financial risks.
• Support management in financial planning, cost control, profitability analysis, and business decision making.
• Oversee cash flow management, fund utilisation, working capital control, and financial discipline to support operational and project needs.
• Provide timely financial insights and recommendations to management and headquarters on business performance and key financial issues.

3. Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, and governance processes across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, tax regulations, company policies, group reporting requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Review financial workflows, approval processes, documentation standards, and finance controls to ensure proper governance and accountability.
• Support the organisation in maintaining strong financial discipline, compliance awareness, and risk management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, internal controls, and reporting quality.

4. Audit, Tax & Regulatory Matters

• Manage year end audit processes and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, company secretaries, and relevant authorities.
• Oversee tax compliance matters including corporate tax, GST, withholding tax, and other statutory submissions where applicable.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of audit schedules, tax information, and supporting documents.
• Support the resolution of audit findings, financial queries, tax matters, and compliance related issues.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory financial obligations are properly monitored and fulfilled.

5. Headquarters Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key finance contact point for coordination with the parent company and headquarters on financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, compliance, and group finance matters.
• Prepare and submit regular financial reports, variance analysis, forecasts, and management updates required by headquarters.
• Support headquarters reporting requirements, financial reviews, internal audits, and ad hoc information requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with senior management, project teams, procurement teams, and finance personnel to ensure alignment between business operations and group finance requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication between the local finance team and headquarters on reporting standards, policies, procedures, and financial issues.

6. Team Leadership & Finance Operations

• Lead, guide, and supervise the finance team in day to day financial operations, reporting, compliance, and control matters.
• Review team output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of finance related work.
• Support capability development, team structure improvement, and finance process optimisation where required.
• Oversee daily finance operations including receivables, payables, general ledger control, cash management, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure proper maintenance of financial records, accounting schedules, and supporting files for management, audit, and reporting purposes.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, or financial control roles, with prior experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audit, tax, and internal controls.
• Relevant experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, project based, or multinational environments will be an advantage.
• Experience in reporting to a parent company, regional office, or headquarters is required.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance, financial governance, internal control, and risk management practices.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting tools, and accounting or ERP systems.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken. Ability to communicate in Chinese will be an advantage for coordination with headquarters and Chinese speaking stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in group reporting and consolidation across multiple entities will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with project accounting, cost monitoring, and financial control in engineering or infrastructure environments will be beneficial.
• Experience in liaising with headquarters, auditors, tax agents, banks, and regulatory authorities will be preferred.
• Exposure to internal control improvement, finance transformation, or ERP implementation projects will be an advantage.Prior experience leading a finance team and supporting senior management on strategic financial matters will be preferred.

What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a hands on and commercially aware finance professional who is confident in leading finance operations while maintaining strong control over reporting accuracy, compliance, and financial governance. The ideal candidate should be able to operate effectively at both operational and management levels, provide sound financial leadership, and support the organisation in achieving its business and financial objectives.

The successful candidate should also be comfortable working in a group reporting environment, managing local finance responsibilities while maintaining close alignment with the parent company and headquarters on reporting standards, timelines, and governance requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a reputable engineering organisation.
• Exposure to major engineering and infrastructure project environments.
• Structured career development and long term growth opportunities.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive and negotiable salary package based on experience and qualifications.

About Us
China Railway Electrification Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Singapore Branch) is a subsidiary of China Railway Group Limited, a Fortune Global 500 company.

Established in 2018, the Singapore Branch focuses on electrical and power engineering works for major metro and infrastructure projects across the region.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1958, when CREEG constructed China’s first ever electrified railway, the Group has grown into a comprehensive “10 in 1” enterprise spanning engineering construction, design, research and development, industrial manufacturing, testing, supervision, logistics, operation and maintenance, real estate, and investment.

We are committed to delivering projects that meet the highest international standards in safety, quality, and innovation.