Accounts Executive

CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING (SINGAPORE) HOLDING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING (SINGAPORE) HOLDING PTE. LTD. is seeking an Accounts Executive to join our Singapore team.

The role focuses on daily financial accounting operations, tax management, and system maintenance, with close collaboration to our China headquarters and partners. The ideal candidate will possess a finance/accounting degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in financial accounting, preferably within a Chinese state-owned enterprise.
• Experience in an accounting firm or 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.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: Execute company credit policies in compliance with departmental management requirements; handle daily accounting tasks including bookkeeping, reconciliation, and partner-related accounting.
• Prepare SOA and AR Aging reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare cash and bank balance reconciliation statements and conduct periodic account reconciliations.
• Financial System Management: Manage AR/RV modules in the business-finance system and shared finance platform; ensure proper posting, updating, and verification of financial data.
• Taxation Management: GST declaration, audit, and compliance with Singapore tax regulations; manage tax-related activities to ensure adherence to local policies.
• Financial Management Support: Assist in overall financial management; support special financial projects and ad-hoc assignments; liaise with external agency service departments.
• Other Duties: Undertake other tasks assigned by management to support company operations.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax compliance

Accounting software

Documentation & reporting

Bilingual communication (English & 中文)

Cross-border coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

ERP/finance system

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Executive to join our Singapore team. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily financial accounting operations, tax management, and financial system maintenance in accordance with company and departmental policies. This role requires strong communication skills in both Chinese and English and offers the opportunity to work closely with our China-based headquarters and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

Execute company credit policies in compliance with departmental management requirements.

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

Prepare SOA and AR Agingreports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

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

2. Financial System Management

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.

3. Taxation Management

Responsible for GST declaration, audit, and compliance with Singapore tax regulations.

Manage tax-related activities to ensure adherence to local financial policies.

4. Financial Management Support

Assist in overall financial management.

Support special financial projects and ad-hoc assignments as required.

Liaise and coordinate with external agency service departments.

5. Other Duties

Undertake other tasks assigned by management to support company operations.

Qualifications

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