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ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Plant Controller in , Earn up to SGD 12,000 - Ricebowl
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We are seeking an astute finance professional to support our manufacturing operations as Plant Controller in Tampines, Singapore. The Plant Controller will lead financial operations, cost accounting, and governance for a new high-value joint venture facility.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Partner closely with the Plant General Manager and site operational leadership to drive operational performance, challenge cost drivers, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead monthly operational finance reviews.
Plant Setup & Launch: Manage CaPex budgets and cash flows, build ERP and cost-accounting systems from scratch, collaborate with local government agencies (e.g., EDB), and hire the plant finance team.
Financial Planning & Asset Management: Develop annual operating budgets, long-range financial forecasts, and ROI/NPV models for major capital investments; maintain fixed asset registers and oversee periodic physical inventory and asset audits.
Cost Accounting & Operations: Build standard costing models (labor, overhead, bill of materials) and analyze production variances such as yield, scrap, and efficiency.
Working Capital & Inventory Control: Manage plant inventory valuation, direct cycle count programs, analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves, and drive working capital optimization.
Financial Reporting & Governance: Lead month-end closing and audit-ready financial statements under SFRS and parent company standards, establish internal controls, and track plant KPIs.
Tax & Compliance: Oversee local tax compliance with IRAS (Corporate Income Tax, GST, transfer pricing) and direct internal and external audits.
Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and
organizational goals.
Requirements
Key Qualifications
Experience: 15+ years in finance/accounting, with 5–8 years leading plant finance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Track Record: Hands-on experience establishing a greenfield plant from ground-breaking through operational launch is an added advantage.
Industry Experience: Background in capital-intensive sectors (e.g., semiconductors, electronics, precision engineering, or medical devices); semiconductor and public company experience is a strong plus.
Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accountancy; CA Singapore, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA designation preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong mastery of enterprise ERP systems, standard costing, and SFRS compliance.
Core Competencies
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all organizational levels.
Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership and influencing skills combined with a proactive sense of urgency.
Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility: Schedule adaptability to meet operational and business demands
Company Name: ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.
Plant Address: 9 Pesawat Drive, Singapore 619607
Established in 2023, Advanced Substrate Technologies (AST) is a member of the TOPPAN Group, a global leader in integrated printing solutions.
Located in Singapore, a global semiconductor hub, AST plays a pivotal role in shaping the forefront of the cutting-edge semiconductor ecosystem.
AST specialises in the development, manufacturing, and sale of high-density semiconductor packages, such as FC-BGA, along with related components.
This strategic focus is a response to the growing demand for cutting-edge solutions for the data centre servers and the AI-related applications.
True to our name, AST is committed to delivering state-of-the-art technology integrated into its substrate products, with plans to commence mass production in 2027.
Join us on our journey to advance semiconductor innovation and become a part of our exceptional team. Your future with AST awaits.
We are seeking an astute finance professional to support our manufacturing operations as Plant Controller in Tampines, Singapore. The Plant Controller will lead financial operations, cost accounting, and governance for a new high-value joint venture facility.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Partner closely with the Plant General Manager and site operational leadership to drive operational performance, challenge cost drivers, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead monthly operational finance reviews.
Plant Setup & Launch: Manage CaPex budgets and cash flows, build ERP and cost-accounting systems from scratch, collaborate with local government agencies (e.g., EDB), and hire the plant finance team.
Financial Planning & Asset Management: Develop annual operating budgets, long-range financial forecasts, and ROI/NPV models for major capital investments; maintain fixed asset registers and oversee periodic physical inventory and asset audits.
Cost Accounting & Operations: Build standard costing models (labor, overhead, bill of materials) and analyze production variances such as yield, scrap, and efficiency.
Working Capital & Inventory Control: Manage plant inventory valuation, direct cycle count programs, analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves, and drive working capital optimization.
Financial Reporting & Governance: Lead month-end closing and audit-ready financial statements under SFRS and parent company standards, establish internal controls, and track plant KPIs.
Tax & Compliance: Oversee local tax compliance with IRAS (Corporate Income Tax, GST, transfer pricing) and direct internal and external audits.
Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager, as required to support the team and
organizational goals.
Requirements
Key Qualifications
Experience: 15+ years in finance/accounting, with 5–8 years leading plant finance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Track Record: Hands-on experience establishing a greenfield plant from ground-breaking through operational launch is an added advantage.
Industry Experience: Background in capital-intensive sectors (e.g., semiconductors, electronics, precision engineering, or medical devices); semiconductor and public company experience is a strong plus.
Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accountancy; CA Singapore, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA designation preferred.
Technical Skills: Strong mastery of enterprise ERP systems, standard costing, and SFRS compliance.
Core Competencies
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across all organizational levels.
Leadership & Influence: Strong leadership and influencing skills combined with a proactive sense of urgency.
Communication: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Flexibility: Schedule adaptability to meet operational and business demands
Company Name: ADVANCED SUBSTRATE TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.
Plant Address: 9 Pesawat Drive, Singapore 619607
Established in 2023, Advanced Substrate Technologies (AST) is a member of the TOPPAN Group, a global leader in integrated printing solutions.
Located in Singapore, a global semiconductor hub, AST plays a pivotal role in shaping the forefront of the cutting-edge semiconductor ecosystem.
AST specialises in the development, manufacturing, and sale of high-density semiconductor packages, such as FC-BGA, along with related components.
This strategic focus is a response to the growing demand for cutting-edge solutions for the data centre servers and the AI-related applications.
True to our name, AST is committed to delivering state-of-the-art technology integrated into its substrate products, with plans to commence mass production in 2027.
Join us on our journey to advance semiconductor innovation and become a part of our exceptional team. Your future with AST awaits.
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