Accountant (1 Year Contract)

TIDEWATER OFFSHORE OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore operations firm in Singapore is seeking an Accountant to oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and vessel reconciliations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA certification preferred, and 3–5 years of relevant maritime finance experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP are essential. This role requires effective communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Experience in maritime finance operations, including vessel cost tracking and charter revenue accounting is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end closing in SAP.
• Prepare and process sales invoices to customers.
• Prepare account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Collate seafarer payroll information from manning department.
• Assist in preparation of secretarial documents for SEA region.

Skills

Clear and Concise Written and Verbal Communication

Strategic Thinking, Acting, and Influencing

Collaboration

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Delivers Results

Analyze and Interpret Data

Planning and Organizing

Following Instructions and Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional certification such as CPA (Australia), ACCA, CA (Singapore)

Tools

SAP

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsible for the accounting for Asia Pacific include AR, financial reporting, tax compliance, vessel and bank reconciliations, company secretarial duties and management of consultants.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Reporting

• Prepare month-end closing in SAP
• Review monthly vessel accounting entries
• Prepare utilization reports
• Analyse vessel and shore profit and loss reports and provide variance analysis
• Assist in preparation of manual payments
• Collating of supporting documents and issuance of invoice to charterers, including liaising with charterers and accruing revenue
• Prepare/review of shore journal entries
• Prepare journals for master cash book expenses
• Liaise with external and internal auditors on financial audits
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders for audit backlogs
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders for liquidation of entities

Billing

• Prepare and process sales invoices to customers
• Follow up issues relating to invoicing and assigned customers
• Monitor and follow up on collections from customers
• Assist to ensure that sales invoices are prepared in accordance to contracts and applied tax rules (e.g WHT, GST etc) in area of operations
• Liaise with tax department and customer on WHT tax slip collections

Reconciliations

• Prepare account reconciliations
• Prepare bank reconciliation
• Prepare fuel oil reconciliations
• Make accounting adjustments

Tax Compliance

• Collate seafarer payroll information from manning department
• Assist to prepare monthly personal income tax calculation
• Liaise with tax consultant on tax filing
• Assist tax team on adhoc requests

Company Secretarial

• Assist to prepare secretarial documents for SEA region (i.e. bank signatories, annual filing, company registration etc)
• Handle ad hoc requests as required

ESSENTIAL COMPETENICES

• Clear and Concise Written and Verbal Communication
• Strategic Thinking, Acting, and Influencing
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Delivers Results
• Analyze and Interpret Data
• Planning and Organizing
• Following Instructions and Procedures

SAFETY

• Take responsibility for the safety of myself and those around me by displaying safety leadership principles
• Challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviors or unsafe conditions
• Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures

COMPANY CULTURE

Safety Mindset

Safety is our guiding principle. We work as a team with integrity to ensure Zero Harm. Safety is fully integrated in all we do. We continually evaluate our safety behaviour and work practices to improve our safety performance.

Cultural Sensitivity

We are aware, respectful and accepting of the differences that exist among people with different cultural backgrounds.

Customer Focused

We are dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers through understanding first‑hand information to use for improvements in products and services. We act with the customer in mind and establish and maintain effective relationships to gain their trust and respect.

Value Excellence

Getting the most from every dollar, spend Tidewater’s money as if it were your own.

Tidewater Values – 7Cs

The way we do business and how we interact with each other is guided by our core values:

• Capability – Our broad capabilities are Tidewater’s competitive advantage.
• Collaboration – We collaborate as a team to achieve Tidewater’s strategic objectives.
• Commitment – We are committed to everything that we do.
• Communication – Open and respectful communication within our organization and with our customers is essential to our success.
• Compassion – Compassionate and socially responsible, we work hard to make a positive impact internally and, in the regions, where we work.
• Compliance – Tidewater is committed to being a leader in ethics, integrity and compliance in the global community.
• Courage – Have the courage to do the right thing, every time.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / LICENSES

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognised institution is required.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Australia), ACCA, CA (Singapore), or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Proficiency in SAP is advantageous.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in maritime finance operations, including vessel cost tracking and charter revenue accounting is preferred.
• Proficient in financial reporting, month‑end/year‑end closing, budgeting, and forecasting, with an understanding of operational expenditures in offshore supply services.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical teams, vessel operators, and external auditors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, contract‑based role, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with maritime tax implications, international billing, and multi‑currency transactions is a plus.