Accountant

SINGAPORE SHIPPING AGENCIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SINGAPORE SHIPPING AGENCIES PTE. LTD. is looking for an experienced accountant to manage full sets of accounts, ensure timely financial reporting, and maintain internal controls.

The role requires handling monthly reports, vendor invoices, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing while coordinating with auditors and customers for billing and audits.

Qualifications

• Highly analytical with ability to interpret variances and provide data-driven insights.
• Strong expertise in internal controls and coordinating annual audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Handle full sets of accounts, including monthly management reports and audit schedules.
• Maintain the profit and loss account for each Principal.
• Post vendor invoices, prepare bank reconciliations, and handle routine daily accounting duties.
• Update daily cash positions, prepare payment/cash flow forecasts, and monitor collections and payments.
• Manage payables and receivables to assess working capital needs and funding strategies while ensuring timely collection of debts.
• Prepare Journal entries and support for month-end closing.
• Prepare vessels’ disbursement reports and manage invoices for designated vessels.
• Track Job order billing status to ensure timely billing by Operations and Documentation teams.
• Liaise with customers directly regarding billing-related matters.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and bankers to manage queries and monitor bank guarantees.
• Handle any ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Internal control & audit management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy

ACCA

Tools

Navision (Dynamics NAV)

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

The accountant is responsible for managing full sets of accounts, ensuring timely financial reporting, budget compliance, and adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.

Description

• Handle full sets of accounts, including the preparation of monthly management reports and audit schedules
• Maintain the profit and loss account for each Principal
• Post vendor invoices, prepare bank reconciliation reports, and handle routine daily accounting duties
• Update daily cash positions, prepare payment/cash flow forecasts, and monitor collections and payments
• Manage payables and receivables to assess working capital needs and funding strategies while ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts
• Prepare Journal entries and provide support for month-end closing
• Prepare vessels’ disbursement reports and manage invoices for designated vessels.
• Track Job order billing status to ensure timely billing by the Operations and Documentation teams
• Liaise with customers directly regarding billing-related matters
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and bankers to manage queries and monitor bank guarantees
• Handle any ad hoc assignments

Required Skills and Competencies

• Financial Systems Proficiency —Expert usage of Navision Accounting software to manage full sets of accounts and troubleshoot system issues.
• Internal Control & Audit Management — Ability to implement policies for fraud prevention and coordinate complex annual audit processes.
• Analytical Problem Solving — Strong capability to interpret variances and provide data-driven insights on assets and working capital needs.

Requirements

• Possess a Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or equivalent qualification with at least 5 years of relevant experience in preparing full sets of accounts.
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications and exhibits a detail-oriented approach with a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work effectively under tight deadlines; experience in a public listed company is preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate and familiar with MS Office application software.