Accounts Executive

China Merchants Energy Shipping; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy shipping company in Singapore seeks a financial accountant to manage daily accounting tasks and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with a solid understanding of Singapore’s tax policies and strong communication skills. This role involves preparing financial reports and managing GST declarations, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Prior experience in financial accounting, preferably within a Chinese state-owned enterprise.
• Solid understanding of Singapore’s tax policies and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for GST declaration, audit, and compliance with Singapore tax regulations.
• Manage tax-related activities to ensure adherence to local financial policies.
• Prepare financial reports and statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

China Merchants Energy Shipping – Central Singapore

Execute company credit policies in compliance with departmental management requirements.

Handle daily accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, reconciliation, and partner-related accounting.

Prepare financial reports and statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Prepare cash and bank balance reconciliation statements and conduct periodic account reconciliations.

Manage and maintain AR/RV modules in the business-finance system and shared finance platform.

Ensure proper posting, updating, and verification of financial data in the system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for GST declaration, audit, and compliance with Singapore tax regulations.
• Manage tax-related activities to ensure adherence to local financial policies.
• Assist in overall financial management.
• Support special financial projects and ad-hoc assignments as required.
• Liaise and coordinate with external agency service departments.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by management to support company operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Prior experience in financial accounting, preferably within a Chinese state-owned enterprise, is advantageous.
• Experience in an accounting firm or holding a CPA certification is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Singapore’s tax policies and accounting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiar with financial/accounting systems.
• Quick learner with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent execution, communication, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-border environment.