Accountant with a global shipping MNC based in town

The CAP Consulting Group Pte Ltd; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 3,313,000 - 4,970,000; Full time

Job summary

The CAP Consulting Group Pte Ltd is assisting a global shipping MNC with an Accountant role based in Singapore. The incumbent will handle fleet management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and compliance with internal policies and external laws.

Responsibilities include consolidating financial performance across the Company and its subsidiaries, managing fixed asset and inventory accounting, coordinating audits and preparing monthly reports and board packs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience in accounting and related areas.
• Strong emphasis on fixed asset accounting, controls/compliance and reporting.
• SAP S4 HANA experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely submission and review of monthly management accounts with analysis and comments on vessel opex and management costs.
• Consolidate financial performance and position of the Company and subsidiaries for external audits and internal reporting.
• Ensure deliverables comply with applicable accounting standards and policies.
• Manage fixed asset accounting including vessel capex and drydock projects.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Accountancy / related field (ACCA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Job description

• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience. Relevant GL accounting, fixed asset accounting, controls/ compliance and reporting is required

• Financial planning and analysis experience is preferred (but not a must)

• 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 is now looking to hire an accountant to join the team.

Summary: To provide financial administrative 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 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 / related field or equivalent professional qualification (E.g. ACCA).

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience. Relevant fixed asset accounting, controls/ compliance and reporting is required

• Financial planning and analysis experience will be preferred

• Added shipping industry exposure is useful (but not a must)

• Prior audit experience is preferred.

• SAP S4 HANA experience preferred.

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

Selling pts:

• Global shipping MNC based in town. This role is a global role at the HQ level based in Singapore. The co offers attractive variable bonus for a good performer.

• Role is based in town. A WFH arrangement of 1 day per week is allowed (after probation clearance)

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