Accountant

Eastaway Ship Management Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastaway Ship Management Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a financial administrator to support fleet management accounting, budgeting, and reporting. The role emphasizes timely monthly management accounts, opex analysis, and alignment with internal policies and external laws.

The position requires 4+ years of relevant experience, ACCA/Accountancy degree, and SAP S4HANA exposure. You will collaborate with the Accounting Manager and contribute to audits and group reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or related field; ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis.
• SAP S4 HANA experience preferred; prior audit experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable team player who can meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely submission and review of monthly management accounts with analysis and comments on vessel opex and management costs.
• Consolidate financial performance and financial position of the Company and subsidiaries for audits or internal/external requirements.
• Ensure deliverables comply with accounting standards and policies.
• Manage fixed asset accounting including vessel capex and drydock projects finalization.
• Maintain accurate charter hire accounting, including off-hire calculations, provisions, EUA postings, and unearned revenue adjustments.
• Manage accounting for bunker inventory and consumption during vessel off-hire.
• Manage insurance accounting on claim deductible provision and finalization.
• Capture and maintain branch accounting records within the SAP system.
• Assist ad hoc requests/reports for Group reporting function.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Accountancy / related field

ACCA

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Job description

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.

Reports to

Accounting Manager

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 with financial planning and analysis scope.
• 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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.