Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Act as a key strategic partner to the CEO on financial performance, forecasting, risk management and strategic decision-making to drive measurable business growth
- Provide financial insights on capital allocation, ROI analysis, project and vessel profitability, and evolving maritime business models
- Drive alignment of financial and operational resources to maximize project outcomes and overall business value
Financial Operations, Planning & Reporting
- Lead financial operations to ensure accurate accounting, effective cost control and sound corporate finance management aligned with business strategy
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support data-driven decision-making
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports and cash-flow projections to the CEO and Board
- Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, controls and data quality to support scalability and growth
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Develop and implement governance frameworks to strengthen internal controls, compliance, and risk management within the company
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and tax advisors on audits, compliance, structuring, and cross-border transactions
Capital Management & Fundraising
- Manage banking relationships, financing facilities and capital market activities
- Lead capital-raising initiatives including equity, debt, grants and strategic financing relevant to maritime and infrastructure projects
- Partner with the CEO, investors, banks and advisors on financial modelling, due diligence, and investor materials
- Lead and support fundraising activities by preparing financial models, pitch materials, data rooms and responses to investor due diligence
Investor & Stakeholder Relations
- Manage investor relations and communications with the Board of Directors and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, investment funds, auditors and advisors
- Ensure transparency, accuracy and credibility in all financial communications
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred. Open to candidates with Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines
- Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CFA) or equivalent are strongly preferred
- 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in senior finance leadership
- Experience in maritime and shipping preferred
- Proven track record of driving financial performance and business growth with strong financial modelling, analysis and reporting skills.
- Proficient in both English and Chinese language
Competencies:
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to advise on capital allocation, ROI and project profitability
- Proven leadership and ability to build, mentor and oversee finance team
- Hands-on experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting and governance frameworks
- Ability to liaise effectively with the CEO, Board, investors, banks, auditors and government agencies
- Expertise in fundraising, including preparing financial models, investor presentations, data rooms and supporting due diligence
- Familiarity with financial and ERP systems platforms to drive efficiency and data accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of Singapore financial regulations and compliance requirements
