Supervisor/Assistant Manager - Accountant

Job purpose:

This role will be responsible for financial reporting, analysis and finance related duties pertaining to ship management activities.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

. Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations

. Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies

. Maintain accurate accounting books of the company and manage cash flow, Perform analysis for MTD and YTD financials, actual versus prior year versus budget

. Check and record supplier invoices and staff claims with accurate coding and breakdown

. Issue AR invoices to Intercompany timely & perform monthly reconciliation within the Intercompany

. Prepare payment for supplier invoices upon approval

. Check and reply to suppliers on statement of accounts

. Responsible for accuracy of Office expenses including record of journals for month-end reporting, implementing month-end closing process

. Prepare monthly statutory financial statements and management financial statements, monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, Incorporate latest financial standards

. Prepare of timely management variance analysis reporting and consolidated reporting management

. Assist in preparation of annual budget to management

. Assist in quarterly reforecast process

. Assist in analytic reviews to identify cost-reduction opportunities and achieve efficiency targets

. Review and enhance existing finance processes and procedures and maintain sound effective internal controls for better accountability

. Prepare annual statutory accounts for audit (audit schedules, liaison with auditors etc), assist in financial audit and provide supporting documents

. Liaise with professional advisors (tax agent, banker, company secretary and local regulatory authorities) to prepare necessary finance documents

. Handle bank matter and first contact point with banker

. Work closely with the Finance department of SeaLead Shipping and other relevant departments and offices for Ship Management activities

. Upload financial details into group reporting system as required

. Perform reconciliation between SAP and group reporting system for MTD and YTD

. Assist in internal audit and provide supporting documents.

. Set up process for balance sheet review and template keeping track the movement, through worksheet or accounting tool.

. Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis

. Support in process improvement project/s.

. Perform ad-hoc reporting, analysis and finance related duties as and when assigned.

Education & Language requirements:

. Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.

. English - Fluent (required)

Background and experience:

. Minimum 5 years proven experience in related finance & accounting roles, preferably at Ship management company.

. Experiencing in Strategic Financial Management, Financial Planning & Analysis.

. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP) and MS Excel.

Competencies and skills:

. Excellent attention to detail with accuracy, compliance, reporting.

. Presenting financial insights to senior management.

. Cross-functional collaboration with technical, operations, procurement and other teams

. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

. Positive attitude

. Effective communication skills in both written and verbal.