Accountant

MC SHIPPING LTD. Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MC SHIPPING LTD. Singapore Branch is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage full sets of accounts for vessels, including AP, AR and GL, and to prepare vessel-specific P&L statements.

You will coordinate with Japan and Singapore accounting teams, handle month-end close, depreciation, loan schedules, and budgets. Proficiency in Japanese business writing, advanced Excel, and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Japanese for effective communication with counterparts in Japan.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full sets of accounts including AP, AR and GL.
• Record and reconcile vessels-related transactions per company policies.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables from Japanese charterers.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including journals and accruals.
• Prepare vessel-specific Profit & Loss statements and schedules.
• Maintain vessel fixed assets register and depreciation calculations.
• Track vessel capital expenditure and dry-docking costs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical and Commercial teams in Singapore for financial matters.
• Coordinate between Singapore and Japan accounting teams on financial matters.
• Liaise with Japan-based Accounting System vendor for troubleshooting or upgrades.
• Prepare IFRS 116 Lease schedules.
• Prepare drawdown requests and loan servicing documents; liaise with banks.
• Maintain records of vessel loan facilities and interest schedules.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end consolidation packages in Japanese for Head Office.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Interact with banks on daily transactions for accounts held.
• Take initiatives to strengthen corporate governance under GM supervision; support organizational reorganization.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Maintain full sets of accounts including AP, AR and GL
• Record and reconcile vessels-related transaction in accordance with company accounting policies
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables from Japanese charterers
• Perform month-end closing activities, including journals, accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare vessel specific Profit & Loss statement and supporting schedules
• Maintain vessel fixed assets register and calculation of depreciation
• Track vessel capital expenditure and dry-docking costs
• Work closely with all internal departments in Singapore such as Operations, Technical and Commercial teams for financial matters
• Liaise between Accounting dept. in Singapore and Accounting dept. in Japan on financial matters
• Liaise with Accounting System vendor in Japan for any troubleshooting or system upgrade
• Prepare and compute IFRS 116 Lease schedule
• Prepare drawdown request, loan servicing documentations and liaise with banks on loan related matters
• Maintain accurate records of vessel loan facilities, including principal and interest schedules
• Prepare quarterly and year-end schedules and consolidation packages that are in Japanese language for submission to Head Office
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts
• Liaise with the Japanese Bank regarding daily transactions for accounts maintained with the bank
• Take initiatives to strengthen corporate governance under the supervision and guidance of the GM
• Take initiatives to support organizational reorganization under the supervision and guidance of the GM
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Proficient in Japanese to communicate effectively with counterparts in Japan, both verbally and in business writing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, teamwork, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail