Accounts Executive (Marine and Offshore)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance industry seeks an experienced accountant to manage full sets of accounts and ensure regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for tasks including monthly financial closes, audits, and preparing statutory statements. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent, with 2-3 years of experience and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of full sets accounting experience, preferably in shipping.
• Independent worker and good team player.
• Effective communicator and meticulous with data.

Responsibilities

• Handle full sets of accounts and daily finance operations.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and tax submissions.
• Manage audits and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma in Accountancy/LCCI

Tools

Microsoft Office

Navision/Business Central

Job description

Candidate has to travel to Tuas for work.

Responsibilities:

• Handle full sets of accounts duties and daily finance operations, which includes but not limited to General Ledger, General Journals, Cash/fixed asset management, Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate month end and year end close for the Management accounts, ensuring that the financial statements are properly supported, debtors and creditors reconciliation
• Complete payment and control expenses by processing, verifying and reconciling invoices received with supporting documents such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders and delivery orders and receipts
• Prepare payments ie. issue cheques, preparing Giro, telegraphic transfers and ensuring they are made on timely basis
• Handle intercompany transactions, bank and balance sheet reconciliation and confirmation.
• Prepare and process invoices, reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Prepare the annual statutory financial statements and tax submissions, and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts
• Preparing/processing petty cash claims in accordance with policy and procedures
• Assist in stock take and cycle count for general inventory function
• Update and maintain vendor database in Accounting system
• Manage and handle audits
• Verify that transactions comply with Company policies and procedures and are approved by appropriate personnel
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in accountancy/LCCI or similar accounting qualification
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of full sets accounting experience, preferably from shipping industry
• Independent worker as well as a good team player, able to work in a fast paced environment
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient Microsoft office skills, prior experience with using Navision/business central is a distinct advantage
• Meticulous and accurate with data