Account Assistant

COSCO SHIPPING SPECIALIZED CARRIERS (SOUTHEAST ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and shipping company based in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage day-to-day financial transactions, including Accounts Payable and Receivable. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting or Finance and may possess 1–2 years of experience, though fresh graduates are welcome. Responsibilities include handling vessel-related financial records and assisting with audits. This position offers growth opportunities within finance operations and internal control functions.

Benefits

Exposure to finance operations and internal control/risk management

Opportunities to learn from a supportive and experienced team

Career development pathways in accounting and compliance

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Office

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

Strong Attention To Detail

Financial Transactions

Data Entry

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Receivable

Accounting

Compliance

Attention to Detail

Bookkeeping

Accounting Standards

Audit

Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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

• 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.

Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Microsoft Office
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• Strong Attention To Detail
• Financial Transactions
• Data Entry
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Standards
• Excel
• Audit