Our client is a well-established maritime company with a global footprint and are seeking an experienced Accountant to manage key accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and operational excellence.
Due to frequent interaction with headquarters and regional stakeholders, Mandarin proficiency is required.
What's on Offer
- AWS AND variable bonuses
- Family AND birthday leave
- Annual flexi-benefit AND monthly transport allowance AND meal reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly financial and management reports, including variance analysis and key insights
- Manage fixed assets accounting and intercompany recharges
- Prepare quarterly GST reconciliations for submission
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reports, schedules, and workings
- Oversee periodic stock-take and inventory management
- Prepare monthly closing schedules
- Lead monthly and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Manage audit engagements and act as the main point of contact for auditors
- Liaise with auditors, bankers, tax agents, company secretary, and relevant statutory bodies to ensure compliance
Business Support & Process Improvement
- Provide financial and analytical insights to support business decisions
- Review financial reporting processes, accounting policies, and workflows recommend improvements
- Strengthen internal controls and drive process efficiencies
- Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost savings, profitability, and operational improvements
- Participate in finance system enhancements and implementations aligned with business needs
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience (maritime/shipping industry experience is an advantage)
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Singapore statutory requirements (GST, audit, compliance)
- Experience managing month-end close and audit processes
- Proficiency in Mandarin and English to liaise with Chinese stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
