Accountant with a global shipping MNC based in town

Minimum of 5 to 10+ years of relevant accounting experience.
Relevant fixed asset accounting, tax compliance, management reporting/budgeting, and experience managing full sets of accounts are required
Prior audit experience and SAP S4 HANA experience preferred (but not a must)

Our client is a global shipping MNC (based in town). The co allows for a WFH arrangement of 1 time a week (after the candidate passes the probation period). It offers a global MNC work environment with an attractive variable bonus for employees who meet their KPIs.

It is now looking to hire an experienced accountant to join the team.

Summary: Provide financial accounting services to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations in compliance with internal policies and external laws and legislation.

Employment Type: Permanent

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Location: Singapore

Role and Responsibilities:

Accounting - Fleet Management Department

To drive the timely submission and review of monthly management accounts, with analysis and comments on vessel OPEX and management costs.

To consolidate financial performance and financial position of the Company, Subsidiaries and Associated Companies from time to time to facilitate external financial audits or other internal / external requirements.

To ensure that the deliverables comply with applicable accounting standards and policies.

To manage fixed asset accounting including vessel capex and drydock projects finalization.

To maintain accurate charter hire accounting, including off‑hire calculations, provisions, EUA postings, and unearned revenue adjustments.

To manage accounting for bunker inventory and consumption during vessel off-hire

To manage insurance accounting on claim deductible provision and finalization.

Capture and maintain branch accounting records within the SAP system.

To assist ad hoc request/ report requirements (if any), in support to Group reporting function.

Budget & Forecasts

To co-ordinate the annual budget and periodic forecast process with relevant budget owners.

To ensure compliance with instructions and deadlines.

To review and analyse budgets and forecasts submission.

To prepare bi-weekly Flash reporting.

To prepare monthly BOD reporting pack.

To prepare quarterly EXCO and BOD presentation materials.

Audit

To liaise with and address queries from statutory auditors on the annual financial audit.

To ensure that minimum audit points are recorded in the Management letter.

To follow up and resolve all audit concerns.

Tax & Authority

To manage GST registration/deregistration/exemption and prepare quarterly GST or any periodic surveys returns for submission.

To liaise with MPA on AIS requirements including application and reporting.

To liaise with and address queries from tax agents on annual corporate tax returns.

Workflow Processes

To identify and recommend work improvements to reduce duplication / redundancies in workflow processes.

To suggest and design system generated reports to minimize reliance on spreadsheets.

To participate actively in systems or process improvement projects/initiatives.

Ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

Possess a Degree in Accountancy/Commerce.
Minimum 5 to 10+ years of relevant accounting experience. Relevant fixed asset accounting, tax compliance, management reporting/budgeting, and experience managing full sets of accounts are required
Added shipping industry exposure is useful (but not a must)
Prior audit experience is preferred.
SAP S4 HANA experience is preferred (but not a must).
Detailed and meticulous with strong problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Responsible and able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
Good team player
Proactive and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
Has a stable cv (i.e. no frequent job moving)

Selling points:

The company is a global MNC in the maritime industry
It allows a WFH arrangement of 1 day per week (after probation clearance)
The co offers an attractive var bonus for its employees

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to [HIDDEN TEXT]. Please also include your current salary, expected salary, and notice period in your CV.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by: CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date Posted - 25 Sep 26