Accountant

NORTRANS OFFSHORE II PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTRANS OFFSHORE II PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced accountant to support general ledger, AP/AR, tax, and reporting activities within our shipping-focused finance team.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, process vendor and customer invoices, assist GST filings, and help generate financial reports while strengthening internal controls and ERP usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accountancy or related discipline.
• Pursuing or recently completed ACCA, CPA (Singapore), or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in shipping.
• Familiarity with SFRS and basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or ERP software; Dynamics 365 experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A team player who communicates clearly and collaborates well across departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Process vendor invoices from port agents, ship chandlers, bunker suppliers, and service providers.
• Raise customer invoices for charter hire and other charges.
• Reconcile AP/AR subledgers against the general ledger and manage aging reports.
• Process multi-currency payments and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with cash management.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly GST returns with IRAS.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing to support audit and tax requirements.
• Support corporate income tax computations and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Assist in generating routine financial reports and ad hoc analyses as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual statutory audit.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in implementing ERP enhancements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree / diploma in Accountancy

ACCA / CPA pursuit

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Main areas of Responsibilities and Duties

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices from port agents, ship chandlers, bunker suppliers, and service providers
• Raise customer invoices for charter hire and other charges
• Reconcile AP/AR subledgers against the general ledger and manage aging reports

Banking & Treasury Support

• Process multi-currency payments and perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with cash management

Tax & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly GST returns with IRAS
• Maintain proper documentation and filing to support audit and tax requirements
• Support corporate income tax computations and liaise with external tax advisors

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits
• Assist in generating routine financial reports and ad hoc analyses as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records

  Audit & Internal Controls

  • Coordinate with external auditors during the annual statutory audit
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in implementing ERP enhancements

  Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree/diploma in Accountancy or a related discipline
  • Pursuing or recently completed ACCA, CPA (Singapore), or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in shipping
  • Familiarity with SFRS and basic accounting principles
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or ERP software. Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is an advantage
  • Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to work independently and manage tasks within deadlines
  • A team player who communicates clearly and collaborates well across departments