Accountant (Marine and Offshore)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities for both local and foreign entities, ensuring all entries are complete and accurate.

• Review general ledger postings to confirm proper recording and classification of transactions.

• Prepare supporting schedules for annual audits for all entities under the role's responsibility.

• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and promptly address any identified discrepancies.

• Support the annual audit process and assist in drafting financial statements for relevant entities.

• Prepare tax computations for both domestic and overseas operations.

• File VAT/GST returns accurately and on schedule.

• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and manage intercompany transaction records.

• Contribute to process refinement and efficiency improvements.

• Act as a finance business partner to an overseas subsidiary, offering guidance to support operations while ensuring adherence to internal policies, SOPs, and control frameworks.

• Handle ad-hoc tasks, including management report preparation and support for regulatory submissions such as government surveys.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within a regional or multinational setting.

• Strong understanding of local financial reporting standards (e.g., FRS/IFRS), indirect tax (GST/VAT), and corporate tax principles.

• Experience managing audit and tax compliance across multiple entities.

• Familiarity with cross-border operations experience involving the Middle East region is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a team.

• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or Finance.