Role Overview

New Maritime Pte. Ltd. is a leading Singaporean ship management and marine fuel logistics company, owning and operating our own fleet of bunker barges with our in-house team.

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant with prior vessel accounting experience. This role combines vessel accounting, general accounting, budgeting, and cashflow management, with direct interaction with operations, commercial teams, and management.

Working Location: Tai Seng (5 mins walk from Tai Seng MRT)

Key Responsibilities

Vessel Accounting & Operations Finance

. Prepare and review monthly vessel P&L and management reports

. Review and monitor vessel operating expenses including bunkers, port charges, agency fees, and repairs & maintenance

. Ensure accurate cost allocation and accruals by vessel

. Work closely with operations and technical teams on vessel cost tracking and control

. Support management analysis on vessel profitability and cost variances

Budgeting & Forecasting

. Prepare and maintain annual vessel operating budgets

. Perform budget vs actual and variance analysis by vessel

. Support short-term reforecasting based on operational changes

. Support cashflow forecasting aligned with vessel operations

AR, AP & Cashflow Management

. Review and manage AR, AP and banking transactions, including GST and tax compliance

. Monitor invoicing, payment and collection cycles to ensure timeliness

. Liaise with sales, operations, clients and suppliers to resolve billing and payment issues

. Plan and manage AR/AP cashflow cycles to support daily operations

. Prepare and review AR/AP aging reports and key performance metrics

Banking & Working Capital

. Manage banking relationships, facilities and banker's guarantees

. Support invoice financing, trust receipts, letters of credit (LC) and related documentation

. Support working capital management and liquidity planning

General Accounting & Month-End Close

. Maintain full set of accounts including GL, AR, AP and fixed assets

. Perform month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries and accruals

. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and schedules

. Support statutory audit, tax and GST filings

. Coordinate with external auditors on accounting matters

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

. Maintain and enhance internal controls over accounting processes

. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and audit requirements

. Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives

. Support ERP/system enhancements and ad-hoc finance projects

Qualifications & Experience

. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

. Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience

. Prior experience in vessel / shipping accounting preferred

. Experience with vessel cost planning, budgeting or forecasting

. Strong understanding of AR/AP, GST and withholding tax (WHT)

. Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills

. Familiarity with invoice financing, trust receipts and LC processes

. Hands-on and detail-oriented

. Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Apply Now

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Accountant (Vessel & General)

Accountant (Vessel Accounting)

Accountant - Vessel Accounting