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Vita Partners is Asia-Pacific’s largest pan-regional pure-play life science, innovation and R&D real estate platform, backed Australian headquartered multinational real estate company Lendlease and leading US private equity growth investor Warburg Pincus. The platform focuses on investing, acquiring, developing, constructing, managing, and operating real estate projects in fast-growing life sciences, innovation and R&D real estate markets in Asia-Pacific. The company operates within two main segments – a high-barrier-to-entry life sciences project construction management business and a specialized investment management business. Since the 2000s, the project construction management business has worked on over 200 projects in Asia-Pacific for more than 100 blue-chip life sciences and pharmaceutical companies, with many repeat clients. The investment management business currently manages ~SGD 2 billion of AUM on behalf of institutional investors, with strong aspirations for growth within the region.

Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation

• Lead the Function: Drive and manage the overall cost planning function for the business.
• Lifecycle Estimates: Prepare, develop, and maintain robust cost plans across all project stages, including order-of-magnitude estimates, elemental cost plans, pre-tender budgets based on user requirements/design specifications, and post-contract cost reports.
• Tender Pricing: Generate accurate, well-substantiated cost estimates for commercial tenders, budget costing exercises, and tender proceedings across a broad range of life sciences and pharmaceutical project types.
• Commercial Benchmarking: Perform rigorous cost evaluations and benchmarking to validate contractor and subcontractor pricing, ensuring value for money and alignment with market rates.
• Procurement Support: Support the strategic appointment of contractors through thorough analysis of tender submissions, bid comparisons, and negotiation support. Advise on procurement strategies, contractual arrangements, and suggest tenderers alongside potential pre-qualification criteria.

Contract Administration & Cost Control

• Works Administration: Administer works in progress, ensuring strict compliance with engineering specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Financial Tracking: Develop construction-stage elemental cost plans, prepare project cash flow forecasts, and provide approximate estimates of future cost increases or variations.
• Progress Valuations: Value monthly work progress, assess construction compliance, and recommend appropriate interim payments for contractors and subcontractors.
• Reporting & Analytics: Provide ongoing commercial advice, monthly financial statements, and cost-to-complete analyses to maintain effective cost control during construction. Submit final cost statements and detailed cost analysis under the contract.
• Accounts & Closeout: Prepare interim and final statements of accounts, warranties, bonds, and collateral documentation. Settle final accounts with contractors/subcontractors and certify final payments.
• Dispute Resolution: Assist the project management team in dispute resolution, claims analysis, and arbitration/litigation support.

Design Change Management & Variation Control

• Change Evaluation: Lead the cost management of design development. Accurately identify, evaluate, and price design changes from initial concept and tender drawings through to final construction issue documents.
• Variation Governance: Maintain a structured variation register and ensure all scope changes or variations are captured, assessed, valued, and reported to the project management and client teams in a timely, transparent manner, accounting for material or labour fluctuations.
• Scope Optimisation: Provide proactive commercial advice during design development to minimise scope creep and optimise cost outcomes without compromising project quality or GMP compliance requirements.

Research, Analysis & Benchmarking

• Database Management: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal cost databases, unit rate libraries, and elemental cost benchmarks relevant to life sciences and pharmaceutical construction.
• Data Integration: Analyse survey data, engineering drawings, specifications, procurement records, and historical project data to inform and substantiate cost estimates.
• Commercial Intelligence: Provide cost intelligence insights to support business development, feasibility studies, and client advisory engagements.

Commercial Strategy & Value Engineering

• Value Engineering: Recommend, develop, and evaluate alternative cost options and value engineering opportunities across design, procurement, and construction phases. Balance cost reduction against technical and regulatory requirements.
• Tendering Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of commercial strategies for tendering, procurement, and contract award. This includes packaging strategies and market engagement plans.
• Risk Mitigation: Support risk identification and quantification, providing commercial input to project risk registers, risk management plans, and contingency strategies.

Reporting, Governance & Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all cost planning and administration activities comply with Vita's internal commercial governance frameworks, client requirements, and applicable regulatory standards for GMP-regulated facilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide input into the continuous improvement of Vita's commercial policies, processes, templates, and best-practice guidelines across the PCM division.
• Audit Trails: Maintain thorough and auditable records of all commercial decisions, assumptions, correspondence, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Trusted Advisor: Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients, contractors, subcontractors, design consultants, and internal project teams, serving as a trusted commercial advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Consultant Management: Coordinate directly with external cost consultants and specialist advisors, managing deliverable quality, consistency, and alignment with Vita's commercial standards.
• Commercial Representation: Represent Vita's commercial interests in client-facing meetings, design reviews, tender interviews, and post-contract negotiations with professionalism and authority.
• Mentorship: Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior commercial team members, fostering a high-performance, knowledge-sharing culture within the PCM commercial function.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Degree: Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Accreditation: Membership of, or active progress towards, a recognised professional body such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), AIQS (Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors), or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Postgraduate Education: Postgraduate qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering Economics are advantageous.

Work Experience

• 8 to 12 years of substantive, post-graduation experience in construction cost planning and estimation, with demonstrated progression in seniority and scope of responsibility. Candidates with relevant experience and advanced commercial leadership capability will be considered at the Cost Planning Manager (CPM) level.
• Proven experience independently managing cost planning across complex, multi-disciplinary, large-scale construction or fit-out projects from feasibility through to practical completion.
• Experience within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or advanced manufacturing sectors is highly regarded. Candidates with GMP-regulated project exposure will be prioritized.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EPCM project delivery methodologies, including involvement across engineering, procurement, and construction management phases.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Construction Economics: Advanced knowledge of construction cost planning principles, elemental cost analysis, and construction economics as applied to complex industrial and specialized facilities.
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering: Sound understanding of engineering disciplines relevant to life sciences projects, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), process, civil, structural, and architectural works.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with GMP regulatory frameworks and the implications for design, specification, procurement, and construction cost within cleanroom and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Document Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documentation across multiple design disciplines.
• Industry Software: Working proficiency with industry-standard estimating and cost management software and tools.

Basic up to $4200 Plus allowance and Commission

Banking working environment

Entry level into the banks

Fantastic Career Progression

Description

• Highly motivated individuals to promote and acquire new and existing customers by selling the value propositions of banking facilities to various consumer segment
• Engage & build good relationships with customers, generate sales referrals & deliver good client experience
• Good follow-up skills and ensuring customers' applications and documentation are completed for processing timely
• Requires to meet performance standards, business goals, and sales targets
• Able to present effectively and communicate comfortably to customers face-to-face or through telemarketing activities

Qualifications

• Minimum Local Diploma qualifications
• The candidate must be confident, meticulous, possess good interpersonal and follow-up skills
• Candidate needs to have good communication & customer service skills
• Sales-oriented and self-motivated candidate to excel in sales targets and goals
• A team player with the ability to multi-task & thrive in a banking sales environment
• Computer literate, proficient with use of MS Office & Outlook
• Candidates without sales experience may apply

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Role Overview

The Assistant Cost Manager – CSA will support the delivery of cost management services for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works on a large‑scale data centre development.

Working closely with senior team members, this role will assist in cost planning, procurement, and commercial management, ensuring cost control and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing professional to gain exposure to complex, mission‑critical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation Support

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, and budget updates for CSA works.
• Support benchmarking and cost analysis to align project costs with market data.
• Provide input during design development to support cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in preparing tender documentation for CSA trade packages.
• Support tender processes, including document issuance, tender queries, and preliminary analysis.
• Assist in compiling tender evaluation reports and commercial comparisons.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Support the management of variations, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Assist in reviewing contractor progress claims and certification processes.
• Maintain and update cost records, logs, and supporting documentation.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare and assist in compiling cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Track project cost performance and highlight potential risks or variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all cost-related activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with senior cost managers, project managers, consultants, and contractors.
• Attend project meetings and support coordination between CSA and MEP works.
• Assist in ensuring smooth communication and alignment across stakeholders.

Governance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with project procedures, cost management standards, and reporting processes.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records in line with audit and governance requirements.
• Contribute to capturing lessons learned and project data for knowledge management.

Role Overview

The CSA Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) packages on a large‑scale data centre development.

This role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex base‑build works, including substructure, superstructure, building envelope, and architectural elements. You will work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment, collaborating closely with project teams, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Management

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans for CSA works.
• Provide cost advice during design development on structural systems, construction methods, and architectural elements.
• Benchmark costs and identify value engineering opportunities to optimise project outcomes.

Procurement & Tendering

• Prepare tender documentation and commercial deliverables for CSA trade packages.
• Manage tender processes including pre‑qualification, tender analysis, evaluation, and recommendations.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage change control processes, including variation assessments and cost impact analysis.
• Review and certify contractor progress payments.
• Monitor cost performance and maintain accurate forecasts and records.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure alignment with project budgets and financial governance requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in design, coordination, and site meetings, providing commercial input for CSA scope.
• Coordinate closely with MEP teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project governance, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Identify and manage project cost risks proactively.
• Maintain transparency and accuracy in all cost management deliverables.

Role Overview

The Assistant Cost Manager will support the delivery of cost management services for a large‑scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project.

Working as part of a commercial team, this role will assist in managing cost planning, procurement, and financial control across CSA, MEP, and specialist systems within a highly technical, fast‑paced project environment. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to gain exposure to mission‑critical and high‑tech construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Estimation Support

• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, feasibility studies, and cost plans across different project stages.
• Support cost benchmarking and data analysis for key construction and engineering packages.
• Assist in providing cost input during design development and value engineering exercises.

Procurement & Tendering

• Support the preparation and issuance of tender documentation for CSA, MEP, and specialist works.
• Assist in managing tender queries, document control, and communication with bidders.
• Support tender evaluation through cost comparison, analysis, and reporting.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Assist in managing variations, change control processes, and cost tracking.
• Support the review of contractor progress claims and interim valuations.
• Maintain accurate cost records, logs, and financial documentation.

Reporting & Financial Control

• Assist in preparing cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Track project expenditure and highlight any potential cost risks or variances.
• Support compliance with project financial governance and reporting standards.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Work closely with project teams across CSA, MEP, and technical systems to support cost alignment.
• Assist in attending design, coordination, and site meetings.
• Support integration of cost information across engineering and construction activities.

Stakeholder Support

• Assist in liaising with project managers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support effective communication and coordination across the project team.
• Provide administrative and commercial support to senior cost management staff.

Governance & Documentation

• Ensure all cost management documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Support adherence to project procedures, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to capturing project data, lessons learned, and cost benchmarks.

Role Overview

The Cost Manager will be responsible for delivering full lifecycle cost management services for a large‑scale advanced manufacturing facility construction project.

The role focuses on ensuring cost certainty, commercial control, and value optimisation across complex construction works, including CSA, MEP, cleanroom environments, and process infrastructure. You will work in a highly technical, fast‑paced environment supporting the delivery of mission‑critical facilities to exacting quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Services

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed cost plans across all project stages.
• Provide cost advice during design development, including materials, construction methodologies, and high‑tech facility requirements.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Prepare tender documentation for CSA, MEP, and specialist packages.
• Manage tender processes including tender clarifications, evaluation, commercial analysis, and recommendations.
• Support procurement strategies aligned with fast‑track and complex project delivery environments.

Post‑Contract Cost Management

• Manage variations, change control, and claim assessments throughout construction.
• Review contractor progress claims and certify interim payments.
• Maintain cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support final account negotiation and project close‑out.

Cost Reporting & Financial Control

• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial updates.
• Identify cost risks, trends, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project financial governance and reporting standards.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Work closely with project teams across CSA, MEP, cleanroom, and process system scopes.
• Support coordination between engineering, construction, and procurement functions.
• Provide commercial input during design coordination and site meetings.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Participate in key project meetings and contribute to decision‑making from a commercial perspective.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with project controls, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Identify and proactively manage cost and commercial risks.
• Maintain accuracy and transparency in all cost management deliverabl

Role Overview

The Senior Cost Manager – Data Centre Projects will lead the delivery of full lifecycle cost management services across large‑scale, mission‑critical facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring robust commercial control, cost certainty, and strategic advisory across hyperscale data centre developments, including base build and fit‑out works.

You will act as a key commercial advisor, managing complex packages such as CSA, MEP, and specialist data centre systems, while working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership & Cost Strategy

• Lead the development and management of project budgets, cost plans, and forecasting for data centre developments.
• Provide strategic cost advice on value engineering, procurement strategies, and cost optimisation.
• Establish cost control frameworks aligned with programme, risk, and delivery strategies.

Cost Planning & Pre‑Contract Services

• Oversee preparation of detailed cost estimates, benchmarking, and feasibility studies.
• Lead cost planning through concept, design, and pre‑construction stages.
• Challenge design solutions and propose alternatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability in mission‑critical environments.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for CSA, MEP, and specialist systems (e.g. power, cooling, containment).
• Lead tender processes including tender documentation, evaluations, negotiations, and recommendations.
• Ensure commercial alignment across multiple contract packages and vendors.

Post‑Contract Cost Control

• Manage post‑contract activities including variations, change control, claims assessment, and cost reporting.
• Oversee contractor valuations and certify payments in line with contractual terms.
• Lead final account negotiations and project close‑out.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.
• Present cost reports, forecasts, and commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of service delivery.

Data Centre / Technical Coordination

• Work closely with engineering teams to understand power, cooling, redundancy (Tier standards), and infrastructure requirements.
• Provide commercial oversight on critical systems including UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and structured cabling.
• Support alignment between design intent and cost efficiency in highly technical environments.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers within the team.
• Review deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Support team development and capability building.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, financial controls, and client reporting requirements.
• Identify cost risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across data centre project

In your role as Central Key User Finance & Accounting Systems Tires, you work as an interface between our Tires business and IT. You are in close contact with Tires business, Group Functions, the Central Key Users of different modules and our worldwide Tires accounting departments. As member of a global team, you take part and lead international projects and improvement initiatives in a wide range of accounting-related topics.

In this exciting job these are your tasks in detail:

Developing, standardizing, optimizing, and documenting financial reporting processes and structures for the Tires Sector

Ensuring compliance of local SAP FI set-up and processes with Group- (FIRE/ IFRS), legal- and tax reporting requirements

Joining and leading international projects (e. g. mergers, integrations, SAP implementations, Automatic Invoice Verification, S/4 HANA Roll-out…)

Aligning, prioritizing, and approving change requests in cooperation with business and IT departments

Training local key users

Maintaining audit-proof authorization structures in SAP FI

Assuring high quality standards in Tires’ Finance & Accounting processes and reported data

Collaborating with Group Accounting & Reporting, Group Purchasing, Tires Business Areas, Tires Invest Controlling, Cost-, Sales-, Procurement-Systems and other Group Sectors

We are looking for a hands-on and commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of the company’s finance function. As the key finance owner in the company, the Finance Manager manages the finance function end-to-end. The Finance Manager works closely with the CEO on financial planning, cashflow management, forecasting, reporting, and accounting.

The ideal candidate is someone who combines strong finance fundamentals with business acumen, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growing company environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and manage company budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Develop and maintain:
• P&L forecasts
• Cashflow projections
• Budget vs actual reporting
• Financial dashboards and KPI reporting
• Support scenario planning and financial modelling for business decisions

Business Planning

• Advise the CEO with financial analysis and business insights
• Assist with cost management and profitability tracking
• Provide financial input for operational and strategic initiatives

Financial Operations

• Do accounting using Xero
• Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Monitor company cashflow, expenses, and working capital
• Ensure timely and accurate financial closing processes
• Improve finance workflows, controls, and reporting systems

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare company accounts, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual financial audits
• Coordinate annual financial audits and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and statutory filings
• Work with external accountants, tax agents, and corporate secretaries
• Prepare regular reports to shareholders

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a finance management or FP&A
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong experience in:
• Financial forecasting
• Budgeting and FP&A
• Cashflow management
• Financial reporting
• Audit coordination
• Good understanding of accounting standards and financial controls
• Experienced in company financial audits
• Strong Excel / financial modelling skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently
• Experience working in SME, startup, SaaS, or technology environments is an advantage

• Engage in impactful work aimed at addressing significant cybersecurity challenges.
• Chalk up valuable experience and insights within the cybersecurity industry.
• Receive a competitive salary package.
• Annual flexi benefits and reimbursement for health screening expenses.
• Enjoy 18 days of annual leave, with increments based on years of service.
• Modern and convenient office at KL Eco City, Mercu 2 - just a short walk from Abdullah Hukum LRT/KTM station and directly connected to Mid Valley Megamall.

Rentokil Initial is one of the largest business services company with more than 68,500 colleagues worldwide and operates in over 90 countries. The company relies on the commitment, ability and teamwork amongst colleagues to deliver the services and delight customers. We are the market leader in both pest control and hygiene solution industries for more than 50 years in Malaysia. As our presence in 11 major cities nationwide expands, we invite suitably qualified and highly dynamic colleagues to passionately grow with us.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic Finance Executive/ Senior Executive - Philippines & Malaysia to join our team. Your new role would be reporting to the Business Finance Manager and the Key Business Partner of Philippines and Malaysia Business.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Philippines

• Partner closely with commercial and operations teams, driving engagement to ensure effective communication and alignment
• Perform detail review of operational expenditures, highlighting unusual movements or trends and propose recommendations
• Lead preparation of rolling forecast, budgeting and other regional reporting requirements
• Support development or improvement of financial modelling, analysis and reporting
• Coordinate month-end closing process by establishing clear timelines and functional requirements
• Validate and review source data to ensure integrity, completeness and accuracy of both Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reporting
• Undertake and support various ad-hoc projects as directed

Malaysia

• Handle key cost drivers for people costs and vehicle opex, including rolling forecast and budget
• Maintain various operating expenses analysis, whilst leaving room for potential reworks
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis of financial performance by division, with attention to detail on top line and middle line movements.
• Coordinate month-end closing process by establishing clear timelines and functional requirements
• Undertake and support various ad-hoc projects as directed

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree/ Diploma in Finance/ Accountancy or its equivalent.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant working experience in Financial Analysis and Business Partnering.
• Willing to travel internationally up to 10%.

Highly Desirable:

• Advanced users of spreadsheet and presentation tools, particularly Google sheets, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Good analytical skills and able to present analysis rationally while “speaking the audience’s language”.
• Independent, self-starter, self-motivated, result oriented as well as customer oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Basic business and commercial acumen.

Rewards and Benefits

• Attractive base salary
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans for Surgical & Hospitalization, Term Life and Personal Accident
• Outpatient & Specialist Coverage
• Dental & Optical Coverage
• Additional Retirement benefits
• Staff Purchase Plans

You will be welcomed into a friendly, robust and competitive team that are highly motivated and focused on achieving goals and results. You will be given full product training, with hands-on assistance from the Finance team.

So, what are you waiting for?  Come, let’s join our team by APPLYING NOW

Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn. Bhd.,

Unit 8-1, Level 8, Tower 8, UOA Business Park,

No. 1, Jalan Pengaturcara U1/51A, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan

(Connected to Subang LRT Station)

Role Overview

We are hiring a QS Procurement Lead to drive end-to-end procurement strategy for large-scale data centre / mission-critical projects. This role will focus on commercial procurement, tender management, and contract award across high-value CSA and MEP packages.

You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effective sourcing, contract compliance, and timely procurement delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Lead procurement strategy, sourcing plans, and package structuring
• Manage trade packaging across:
  • CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural)
  • MEP (HVAC, Electrical, ELV, Fire Protection)
• Align procurement timelines with project programme and delivery milestones
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, and market benchmarking

Tendering & Bid Management

• Manage full tender lifecycle: RFQ / RFP, tender issuance, bid analysis, and award
• Conduct commercial bid evaluations, cost comparisons, and benchmarking
• Lead contract negotiations with contractors and suppliers
• Ensure clarity on scope, pricing, specifications, and risk allocation

Contracting & Commercial Management

• Draft and manage contracts, subcontracts, and procurement documentation
• Work with contract frameworks such as FIDIC, NEC, bespoke agreements
• Maintain alignment with cost plans, budgets, and financial targets
• Track procurement commitments and ensure cost control governance

MEP-Focused Procurement

• Manage procurement of key MEP systems:
  • HVAC / Cooling systems (CRAC, CRAH, chillers)
  • Electrical systems (MV/LV, UPS, generators)
  • Data centre infrastructure and specialist vendors
• Coordinate closely with engineering and design teams to ensure technical-commercial alignment

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Build and manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and supply chain partners
• Collaborate with cost managers, project managers, consultants, and engineers
• Act as the key commercial interface during procurement and contract award phases

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and governance frameworks
• Maintain accurate documentation for tendering, evaluation, and contract approvals
• Drive best practices in procurement processes and efficiency improvements

Job Summary

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will lead the delivery of cost management services for large-scale data centre and mission-critical developments, with a strong focus on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) systems and high-value packages.

You will be responsible for driving cost control, commercial strategy, and financial performance across the full lifecycle of projects, ensuring alignment with programme, procurement strategy, and delivery objectives. This role involves leading project teams, managing complex stakeholder environments, and overseeing commercial aspects of technically intensive works.

Team Leadership & Development

• Maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and commercial governance
• Lead and mentor cost management teams across multiple packages, including CSA and MEP disciplines
• Drive team performance in fast-paced, high-value project environments
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability building within the team

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the key commercial interface for MEP contractors, specialist vendors, and consultants
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, and project management teams to align cost and technical requirements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
• Manage and resolve commercial issues relating to variations, claims, and change control

Project Strategy & Planning

• Develop and manage detailed cost plans, benchmarking, and estimating for data centre projects
• Provide cost advice on MEP systems including HVAC, electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators), and ELV systems
• Support procurement strategies for major trade packages such as:
  • Mechanical systems (cooling, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units)
  • Electrical systems (MV/LV distribution, backup power systems)
  • Specialist data centre installations
• Lead value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives during design and pre-construction stages

Project Controls & Reporting

• Act as Commission Manager, taking ownership of end-to-end cost delivery
• Manage cost planning, cost reporting, and forecasting across all project phases
• Lead preparation of monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial updates
• Monitor cost vs budget, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure robust change management and cost control processes are in place

Financial & Risk Management

• Lead commercial management of contracts including NEC, FIDIC, or equivalent forms
• Review and assess contractor claims, variations, and final accounts, particularly for MEP works
• Drive commercial negotiations with contractors and suppliers
• Oversee invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting to ensure compliance
• Identify and manage project risks related to cost, procurement, and delivery timelines

Job Summary
The Cost Manager is responsible for the cost and commercial management of commercial office fit‑out projects, covering both Interior Design (ID) and Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works. The role supports projects from early design through construction and close‑out, ensuring delivery within approved budgets, programme requirements, and quality standards.

This role is ideal for a cost professional experienced in tenant fit‑outs, corporate workplaces, refurbishments, and restacking works, working closely with designers, project managers, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budget Management

• Prepare initial cost estimates, detailed cost plans, and budgets for office fit‑out projects at all design stages.
• Provide cost advice during design development, including space planning, materials selection, finishes, and construction methods.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client budgets and commercial objectives.

Interior Design (ID) Cost Management – Office Fit‑Out

• Manage cost planning and control for office interior works, including partitions, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, joinery, pantry fit‑outs, meeting rooms, and workplace amenities.
• Manage costing for FF&E, loose furniture, audiovisual elements, and specialist office requirements.
• Advise on cost implications of design changes, upgrades, and fast‑track delivery strategies common to office fit‑out projects.

CSA Cost Management – Fit‑Out & Refurbishment

• Prepare and manage cost estimates for fit‑out related CSA works, including minor structural works, raised floors, architectural modifications, façade interfaces, and refurbishment scope.
• Coordinate CSA and ID costs to ensure clear scope boundaries and avoid gaps or overlaps with building base‑build works.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering for refurbishment and occupied‑building environments.

Tendering & Procurement

• Prepare tender documentation for office fit‑out trade packages, including ID and CSA works.
• Manage tender processes including tender queries, analysis, evaluation reports, and commercial recommendations.
• Advise on procurement strategies suitable for fast‑paced commercial office fit‑out projects.

Post‑Contract, Change & Commercial Management

• Manage post‑contract cost control, including progress valuations, variations, and change orders.
• Assess contractor claims and certify interim payments accurately and timely.
• Support final account settlement and commercial close‑out.

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial summaries for clients and project teams.
• Attend design, coordination, and site meetings to provide cost and commercial input.
• Work closely with Interior Designers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Contractors to align design, delivery, and budget objectives.

Governance & Knowledge Management

• Ensure compliance with agreed cost management processes and governance requirements.
• Capture project cost data, lessons learned, and best practices for continuous improvement across office fit‑out projects.

About us

Love, Bonito is Southeast Asia’s leading womenswear brand, built with a mission to empower women to find confidence through style. Incorporated in 2010 in Singapore, we’ve since grown from a humble online startup into a multi-channel business with over 20 stores and counting across Asia and a thriving online presence.

For the next decade, we are looking to expand through new categories, markets, wholesale partnerships, and brand acquisitions. We are evolving into a next-generation regional consumer group — one that blends heart with performance, and creativity with technology.

At our core, we’re a team of builders, dreamers, and doers who believe culture is more than words on a wall — it’s how we show up every day. We move fast, stay curious, and take bold bets on ideas and people we believe in. Here, you’ll find a community that challenges you to grow, trusts you to lead, and celebrates you for being you. Together, we’re shaping the future of Asian brands — from right here in Southeast Asia, to the world. 

Why join us?

At Love, Bonito, you’ll do more than just a job — you’ll help build a movement. We’re creating an organization that’s lean, bold, and full of heart — where every person has the space to make an impact. Here’s what you can expect:

• Purpose with performance: We’re building a world-class Asian brand that competes globally. We hold ourselves to high standards and operate with purpose, integrity, grit and excellence. Join us if you take customer service excellence seriously and are passionate about creating real impact!

• Growth that’s real: We are known to be incredibly dynamic and fast-paced. You’ll be expected to learn fast, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and work alongside people who challenge and support you in equal measure. Don’t join us if you’re looking for a comfortable, fully structured setup, but do join us if you’re excited to build, shape, and make an impact together!
• Culture at our core: If you’re looking for a no-corporate-BS environment, you’ll fit right in. We lead with empathy, celebrate individuality, and believe that great work comes from trust, not titles. We believe in teamwork and effective collaboration - because when we run together, we go further. If this speaks to your values, come join us and be part of #TeamLB!

Join us as we redefine what it means to build an enduring global consumer group.

The role

As a Senior Finance Executive within our General Ledger function, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our accounting operations for the Singapore entity. Beyond managing day-to-day GL activities, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and support the development of the broader regional finance team.

Main responsibilities :

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and timely preparation of financial statements for both local statutory and group reporting purposes
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management reports in compliance with local regulatory requirements and group reporting standards
• Support statutory compliance, including liaison with external auditors, tax agents, and relevant regulatory bodies
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders across functions and regions to resolve accounting queries and ensure alignment on financial matters
• Take on ad-hoc projects and responsibilities as required by the business

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional qualification (CPA, CA, or ACCA) is preferred
• At least 3–4 years of relevant experience in a GL or general accounting role, ideally within a regional or multinational environment
• Solid understanding of accounting standards (SFRS/IFRS)
• Meticulous, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to propose practical, scalable solutions
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Effective communicator with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels
• A collaborative team player who takes ownership and demonstrates initiative
• Proficiency in ERP systems is an advantage

You Should Have

• An ability to think and work strategically and systemically - continuously prioritizing key deliverables
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking and execution abilities
• Strong communication skills across the GL team and cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamplayer with ability to inhibit positive influence on juniors and peers.

The Operation Controller (OC) ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of daily accounting transactions across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash & Bank, and Fixed Asset processes. The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and supporting efficient month-end closing. The OC works closely with property teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations, accurate reporting, and execution of key financial transactions at the Property.   

Key Responsibilities:

Order To Cash (OTC)  

• Extract and provide necessary reports from Opera to BPO team in a timely manner e.g., daily trial balance report (for guest ledger, city ledger, and deposit ledger reconciliation), AR Aging report and long outstanding PM folios from Opera (for consolidated aging report).  

• Manage and file physical invoices, receipt (if applicable) per compliance requirement. Provide access to auditors upon request.  

• Coordinate with relevant parties to support invoice and receipt processing e.g., call travel agent (AR) to follow up remittance advice / follow up long outstanding invoice (if applicable).  

  Procure To Pay (PTP)  

• Review, follow up on, and/or settle AP-or purchasing-related open items as shown in the reports shared by BPO team; (e.g. open cash advances, outstanding balances and/or against prepayment ratio, direct AP ratio) to ensure clearance, proper documentation, and compliance with policies.  

• Verify accounting entries against actual activities using preliminary reports produced and shared by the BPO team; provide inputs of period-end accruals for unbilled expenses (if any).  

• Follow up on corrective actions related to property expenses, credit card settlements, cash advances, credit notes, and exceptions.  

• Securely store and manage physical invoices and tax documents; provide access to auditors upon request.  

• Conduct property-level accounts payable analysis (e.g., long aging AP invoice) to support financial oversight (where requested; by FC).  

• Liaise with local authorities and external accountants to provide required information or connect to align per new or change of regulations (if any).  

Record to Report (RTR)  

 RTR Master Data   

• Gather supporting document, liaise with GSSC, and submit request related to RTR master data creation or modification need (if applicable).  

   Bank & Cash Management   

• Perform physical cash management including float management, cash deposit to bank, foreign exchange, petty cash & cash advance (if applicable) and ensure policy compliance.  

• Perform cash reconciliation with accounting record to ensure timely and accurate cash booking.  

• Review report, follow up on, and/or clear open items related to bank accounts to ensure timely clearance, proper documentation, and compliance with policies.  

• Be a focal point to contact with local bank to resolve some queries and open items.  

• Support to download electronic bank statement (if required) and share with the BPO team for further processing.  

  Intercompany   

• Gather data and prepare necessary details for intercompany adjustment.  Review and confirm the correctness and completeness of cross charging details submitted to BPO for processing.  

• Review, follow up on, and/or clear open items related to intercompany transactions to ensure timely clearance, proper documentation, and compliance with policies.  

  Fixed Assets (FA), Project Costing and Lease Management   

• Support physical fixed asset management: tagging, transfers, retirements, impairments and annual physical count.  

• Provide project completion status for CIP-to-Asset transfers from operation point of view.  

• Maintain leases contract and collect all supporting documents required for processing lease life cycle.  

   Period-end Closing   

• Collect relevant data and prepare supporting document for non-recurring/ non-standard JE to BPO to process transactions.  

• Collect relevant data and prepare supporting document for amortization of prepaid expense.  

• Support GSSC and BPO for period-end closing: provide required details, approve management fee calculations, and address open items.  

• Review report, follow up on, and/or clear open items related to balance sheet reconciliation to ensure timely clearance, proper documentation, and compliance with policies.  

  Tax Compliance  

• Gather data and prepare necessary details for tax adjustment (if any).  

• Support on local operational tax filings (if any).  

  General Management   

• Act as a focal point for activities related to operational finance e.g., external auditor, local regulator, bank., and tax authorities.  

• Manage and file relevant physical documents related to accounting and tax record per compliance requirement. Provide access to auditors upon request