Assistant Finance Manager (shipping)

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in International Shipping is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager in Singapore. The role focuses on managing the full financial spectrum of a shipping business unit, ensuring accuracy and compliance in finance processes, and driving technological change through automation and data analytics. Candidates should have a finance degree, experience in transactional finance, and familiarity with systems like Oracle and IMOS. This position offers a high-impact opportunity within a critical unit.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree and professional accreditation.
• Proven experience managing transactional finance.
• Passion for implementing analytical or AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance processes handled by external vendors.
• Lead process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Skills

Strong foundational finance skills

Experience with financial automation tools

Advanced knowledge of large-scale ERP systems

Experience managing external finance vendors

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

IMOS

Job description

About the Company

Our client, a well-established and a major player in the International Shipping space. If you are a seasoned finance professional ready to drive efficiency and technological change, they are currently seeking someone to manage the full financial spectrum for a core business unit focused on the waterborne transportation of specialized commodities. This is a high-impact position that bridges traditional finance management with modern technological oversight. You will serve as the primary financial steward for a critical shipping business unit, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all transactional activities.

About the Job

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is centered on operational finance governance and digital transformation. The Assistant Finance Manager's primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the full spectrum of transactional finance performed by the external accounting vendor, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting for the shipping business unit. Crucially, the role also requires leading process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging expertise in systems like Oracle or IMOS, to integrate new technologies such as data analytics or AI to drive financial efficiency and provide strategic commercial insights to leadership.

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Finance/Accounting, or related field with professional accreditation
• Relevant years of strong foundational finance skills with a keen eye for technology and operational excellence.
• Proven experience managing or significantly contributing to the full spectrum of transactional finance (e.g., controlling, accounting operations).
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing outsourced external finance vendors or Shared Service Centers.
• Prior experience in the shipping, maritime, or logistics sector is highly desirable.
• Prior working knowledge of large-scale ERP systems like Oracle is highly desirable.
• Experience with specialized maritime or ship management software, such as IMOS (Integrated Maritime Operations System), would be a distinct advantage.
• A good understanding of and passion for implementing financial automation tools, data analytics, or AI-driven solutions to optimize finance functions.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Dylan directly at 98227811.

"Applicants must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption in accordance with MOM's regulations to allow them to enter the workplace. Applicants may be required to share verifiable COVID-19 vaccination documents or proof of a valid exemption at the point of offer. Randstad Pte. Limited and/or the Client reserves the right to withdraw an offer if the applicant fails to provide verifiable COVID-19 vaccination and/or proof of exemption documents."