Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a well established group with an aim to get IPO. The Group CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, taking absolute ownership of the financial strategy, regional operations, and capital market initiatives.

The ideal candidate must be a proven public-market executive with a successful track record of leading a corporate entity through an IPO process.

IPO Project

• IPO Readiness Audit: Complete a comprehensive gap analysis of the group's financial controls, corporate structure, and compliance within the first 90 days.
• Accounting Transition: Successfully migrate or align all regional entity books into a consolidated IFRS framework ready for reporting accountants.
• Syndicate Assembly: Appoint and manage the IPO working party, including Joint Sponsors, Legal Counsels (Singapore, HK, and Cayman/Offshore), and Underwriters.

Group Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Regional Operations: Oversee all financial planning, tax optimization, treasury, and accounting functions across Singapore and Southeast Asian subsidiaries.
• Corporate Governance: Restructure the Singapore finance function to meet public-facing governance, risk management, and rigorous internal control standards.
• Board Reporting: Provide the Board and Audit Committee with clear, strategic visibility into cash burn, profitability metrics, and listing budgets.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

• Completed IPO Track Record:Must have served as CFO or VP of Finance for a company through a successfully completed IPO. (Direct experience with HKEX, SGX, or US listings is required).
• Leadership Tenure: Minimum 12 years of financial leadership experience, with a strong background working within Singapore's corporate ecosystem.
• Cross-Border Management: Proven ability to manage multi-currency environments, regional tax structures, and transfer pricing in Asia-Pacific.
• Accounting Frameworks: Expert-level mastery of IFRS or HKFRS.
• Credentials: University degree in Finance/Accounting. CA (Singapore), CPA, or ACCA designation is mandatory.
• Professional Fluency: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Regional Capability: Professional proficiency in Mandarin is highly advantageous to effectively communicate with regulators, mainland sponsors, and regional investors.