Assistant Admin and Accounts Manager (Shipping)

Salary

3,800 SGD 4,300 SGD

Industry

Shipping

Job Description

Our client is a vessel owner who is actively involved in ship management services. They are looking for a motivated, ambitious, and self-starter Assistant Admin and Accounts Manager (Shipping).

This role is designed as a key succession pipeline, combining strong accounting fundamentals with exposure to commercial shipping operations. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to develop both full-set accounting knowledge and operational insight into vessel transactions, positioning them for long-term leadership within the organization (training will be provided).

【Responsibilities】
Accounting duties
- Handle a full spectrum of accounting activities, including:
a. Balance sheet management, reconciliations, and detailed analysis
b. Preparation and posting of high-volume journal entries (approx. 40+ monthly)

Financial reporting and P&L analysis
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes
- Step in to cover full-set accounting duties when team members are on leave
- Assist in strengthening accounting processes and internal controls
- Work closely with the Senior Manager and Manager on financial insights and business performance

Commercial & Operational Exposure (Training will be provided)
- Support and gradually gain exposure to vessel Sale & Purchase (S&P) transactions
- Assist in vessel chartering (rental) operations and related financial tracking
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on transaction execution and documentation
- Learn and understand the financial and operational flow of the shipping trade

Requirement

【 Requirements & Preferences 】
(Must)
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 4-8 years of full set experience, financial reporting, and P&L in the shipping industry
- Experience handling high transaction volumes, balance sheets, and financial analysis
- Proficient in MYOB or similar software
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin to liaise with English and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders
- Proactive, hands-on, and willing to learn, especially on commercial & operational exposure, beyond accounting scope
- Ambitious with strong potential to grow into a leadership/succession role
- Willing to work outside working hours, when required
- Able to join within 1 month's notice

English Level

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Other Language

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Benefit

【 What you will receive 】
- AWS: 1 month (Pro-rate based on joining date)
- Variable Bonus (Depending on the individual's and the company's performance)
- Annual Leave: 12 days (Additional 1 day per year, up to a maximum of 16 days)
- Medical Leave: 14 days
- Medical reimbursement - Capped at SGD 500 for confirmed staff only
- Insurance coverage - PA and Hospitalization/Surgical

Working Hour

9:00 17:30

Holiday

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Job Function