Accountant with a global shipping MNC based in town

Accountant with a global shipping MNC based in town

• Minimum of 5 to 10+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Relevant fixed asset accounting, tax compliance, management reporting/budgeting, and experience managing full sets of accounts are required
• Prior audit experience and SAP S4 HANA experience preferred (but not a must)

Our client is a global shipping MNC (based in town). The co allows for a WFH arrangement of 1 time a week (after the candidate passes the probation period). It offers a global MNC work environment with attractive variable bonus for work performers.

It is now looking to hire an experienced accountant to join the team.

Summary: To provide financial accounting services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations complying with the internal policies and external laws and legislations.

Employment Type: Permanent

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Location: Singapore

Role and Responsibilities:

Accounting – Fleet Management Department

• To drive timely submission of and review of monthly management accounts with analysis and comments on vessel opex and management costs.
• To consolidate financial performance and financial position of the Company, Subsidiaries and Associated Companies from time to time to facilitate external financial audits or other internal / external requirements.
• To ensure that the deliverables comply with applicable accounting standards and policies.
• To manage fixed asset accounting including vessel capex and drydock projects finalization.
• To maintain accurate charter hire accounting, including off‑hire calculations, provisions, EUA postings, and unearned revenue adjustments.
• To manage accounting for bunker inventory and consumption during vessel off-hire
• To manage insurance accounting on claim deductible provision and finalization.
• Capture and maintain branch accounting records within the SAP system.
• To assist ad hoc request/ report requirements (if any), in support to Group reporting function.

Budget & Forecasts

• To co-ordinate the annual budget and periodic forecast process with relevant budget owners.
• To ensure compliance with instructions and deadlines.
• To review and analyse budgets and forecasts submission.
• To prepare bi-weekly Flash reporting.
• To prepare monthly BOD reporting pack.
• To prepare quarterly EXCO and BOD presentation materials.

Audit

• To liaise with and address queries from statutory auditors on the annual financial audit.
• To ensure that minimum audit points are recorded in the Management letter.
• To follow up and resolve all audit concerns.

Tax & Authority

• To manage GST registration/deregistration/exemption and prepare quarterly GST or any periodic surveys returns for submission.
• To liaise with MPA on AIS requirements including application and reporting.
• To liaise with and address queries from tax agents on annual corporate tax returns.

Workflow Processes

• To identify and recommend work improvements to reduce duplication / redundancies in workflow processes.
• To suggest and design system generated reports to minimize reliance on spreadsheets.
• To participate actively in systems or process improvement projects/initiatives.
• Ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Possess a Degree in Accountancy/Commerce.
• Minimum 5 to 10+ years of relevant accounting experience. Relevant fixed asset accounting, tax compliance, management reporting/budgeting, and experience managing full sets of accounts are required
• Added shipping industry exposure is useful (but not a must)
• Prior audit experience is preferred.
• SAP S4 HANA experience is preferred (but not a must).
• Detailed and meticulous with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Responsible and able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good team player
• Proactive and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Has a stable cv (i.e. no frequent job moving)

Selling points:

• The company is a global MNC in the maritime industry
• It allows a WFH arrangement of 1 day per week (after probation clearance)
• The co offers attractive var bonus for its employees

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Please also include your current salary, expected salary, and notice period in your CV.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by: CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date Posted – 24 Sep 26