Accounts Executive

CLARUS SHIP AGENCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A shipping and vessel management company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Accountant to prepare a full set of accounts for a portfolio of vessels. This role requires at least 4 years of accounting experience in the shipping industry, along with skills in tax and GST reporting. The successful candidate will manage invoices, monitor payments, and produce financial reports. Knowledge of the DANAOS/SHIPNET accounting module is preferred. This opportunity offers dynamic responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of accounting experience specializing in vessel handling and analytical reporting.
• Prior experience in the Shipping / Ship Management industry is mandatory.
• Hands-on and meticulous approach to work with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a full set of accounts for vessels with monthly closing.
• Issue invoices and monitor timely payment.
• Execute accounting transactions and update ledgers.
• Perform bank reconciliation/check bank recon.
• Review and check master’s month-end cash statement.
• Support prompt settlement of accounts/payments.
• Produce periodical financial reports for senior management.
• Assist in timely preparation of yearly Company financial reports.

Skills

Accounts

Tax and GST reporting

Team player

Education

Diploma in Accountancy/Finance/CPA/ACCA

Tools

DANAOS/SHIPNET accounting module

Job description

• Responsible for the preparation of a full set of accounts for her or his portfolio of vessels up to monthly closing for review with the supervisor.
• Issues the invoices for each client according to the contractual agreements and upon approval from his/her supervisor submits them to clients, as well as monitor their timely payment, reporting any potential discrepancies from schedule. Monitors the financial position of assigned vessels.
• Executes all the accounting transactions of the assigned vessels, i.e., invoices, expenses, payments, payroll, etc., and updates accordingly all the respective accounting ledgers, to assist in the effective monitoring of each vessel's financial operation and compliance with the accounting rules and legislation.
• Performing bank reconciliation/checking bank recon
• Review and check master’s month-end cash statement.
• Upon approval, proceed to the prompt settlement of all accounts/payments of related vessels, to support the smooth operation of vessels.
• Produces and submits periodical financial reports of the assigned vessels to senior management and reviews the vessel's actual costs against budgets. Informs supervisor of each assigned vessel, concerning budget variances.
• Assisting supervisor for the timely preparation of yearly Company financial reports.
• Process all the accounting entries and develop analytical monthly accounting reports according to the requirements and processes of Clarus, to provide management with the required information.(DANAOS/SHIPNET)

Requirements

• Diploma in Accountancy/Finance/CPA/ACCA/Diploma
• At least 4 years of accounting experience specializing in vessel handling and analytical reporting from the shipping industry
• Skill(s): Accounts, Tax and GST reporting
• Team player who is hands-on and meticulous in his/her work and can deliver within tight deadlines.
• Prior experience in the Shipping / Ship Management industry is a MUST.
• Prior experience with the DANAOS/SHIPNET accounting module preferred