ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCIAL REPORTING & CONTROLS (Shipping)

Mediterranean Shipping Company SEA (S) P/L; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global organization as an Assistant Manager in Financial Reporting & Controls, where you'll ensure financial integrity and compliance while enhancing operational efficiency. If you have a degree in Finance or Accountancy with a minimum of 5 years of experience, apply now and grow your career with us.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting.
• Prior experience with a Big 4 audit firm preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and SFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in GL journal posting and management reporting.
• Prepare financial consolidation reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Financial Consolidation (FC) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Offer

You will embark on a great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. As the Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while identifying risk and control gaps and supporting the organisation's strategic financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting

• Support the Manager in timely and accurate posting of general ledger (GL) journals and related monthly management reporting.
• Responsible for local reporting deliverables, including:
  • Monthly, half-yearly, and annual SAP Financial Consolidation (FC) reporting.
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Annual budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in preparation of the Agency KPI Report for HQ.
• Prepare monthly account schedules and ensure timely clearance of suspense/clearing accounts.
• Analyse report findings and support recommendations to management on the financial impact of proposed transactions.

Banking & Treasury

• Submit weekly (rolling 4-week) cashflow forecast reports.
• Liaise with bankers on treasury and banking matters.
• Maintain foreign exchange tables and prepare FX analysis reports.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with company policies, SFRS, and IFRS.
• Maintain proper audit trails and implement recommendations from audits.

Tax (Corporate Tax / GST / Transfer Pricing)

• Prepare and review monthly tax and deferred tax computations.
• Review quarterly GST filings, reconciliations, and post-ACAP audit tasks.
• Liaise with tax agents and local authorities to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
• Assist in transfer pricing documentation and resolution of tax-related queries.

Corporate Secretarial

• Support Singapore corporate secretarial matters through liaison with the appointed Corporate Secretary and other relevant parties.

Internal Controls & Process Improvements

• Identify control gaps and propose process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Recommend and implement automation or streamlining opportunities.
• Lead or support department-wide initiatives and ad hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

• A Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in executing and maintaining accounting controls, financial reporting, and driving process improvements.
• Prior experience with a Big 4 audit firm is preferred but not mandatory.
• Industry background in shipping or maritime is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage change and perform effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and SFRS accounting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experienced in using SAP, Financial Consolidation (FC) systems, and understanding related data flows.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and contribute to team success.
• Results-driven, consistently striving for high performance and quality outcomes.
• High standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Other Information

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