Account Assistant

Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to finance operations

Supportive team

Career development pathways

Job summary

Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers (Southeast Asia) Pte. Ltd. is recruiting a junior accountant to join our finance team in Singapore. You will process daily financial transactions, manage accounts payable/receivable, and help prepare monthly reports under supervision.

You will gain exposure to vessel-related accounting, internal controls, GST filings, and audit inquiries, with opportunities to grow in accounting and compliance within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of working experience preferred; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Basic knowledge of accounting standards and internal control principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and grow in accounting and internal control.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions including invoice processing, bookkeeping, billing, and expense tracking.
• Handle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including reconciliation with suppliers and customers.
• Arrange and record vessel-related expenses and consolidate final disbursement accounts.
• Work closely with HQ to prepare vessel income/expense schedules and monthly financial reports.
• Assist in month-end closing and reporting.
• Support GST filing, external audit queries, and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions including invoice processing, bookkeeping, billing, and expense tracking.

• Handle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including reconciliation with suppliers and customers.

• Arrange and record vessel-related expenses (e.g., port charges, settlements) and consolidate final disbursement accounts for ship owners.

• Work closely with HQ to prepare vessel income/expense schedules and monthly financial reports.

• Assist in month-end closing and reporting

• Support GST filing, external audit queries, and ad-hoc projects/tasks assigned by superiors.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 1-2 years of working experience preferred; fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

• Basic knowledge of accounting standards and internal control principles.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Willingness to learn and grow in both accounting and internal control functions.

What We Offer

• Exposure to both finance operations and internal control/risk management.

• Opportunities to learn from a supportive and experienced team.

• Career development pathways in accounting and compliance.