Investment Accountant (Maritime Industry)

Investment Accountant (Maritime Industry)

An established international group with interests in shipping and investments is seeking an analytical, technology-driven Investment Accountant to join its Singapore finance team. The position covers investment accounting, full-set accounting and financial reporting across multiple group entities, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment accounting for group investment holding companies, including the recording, reconciliation and reporting of transactions involving stocks, bonds and other financial investments, in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Handle full-spectrum accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets and general ledger for multiple ship-owning entities independently.
• Manage monthly financial closing for assigned group companies within stipulated deadlines.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements, including disclosure notes, and coordinate with external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Apply relevant IFRS/SFRS accounting standards, including those relating to financial instruments, revenue recognition and leases.
• Support the vessel accounting team with vessel OPEX closing when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting and efficiency through Excel, automation and other digital tools.
• Adopt Microsoft Copilot and other suitable AI tools in day-to-day work.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or ACCA qualification. CPA preferred.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to investment accounting and full-set financial reporting.
• Experience in shipping or other asset-intensive industries is advantageous.
• Good understanding of IFRS/SFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and an interest in leveraging technology to improve accounting processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, Python or other AI tools is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, data modelling, system integration or process automation is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capabilities, with commercial understanding.
• Structured, independent and hands-on working style, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Singapore citizen or PR only.