Commercial Manager (Shipmanagement)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime management company in Singapore seeks a Manager to oversee vessel operations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with management agreements and collaborate with various departments to monitor budgets and improve practices. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a university degree and at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum of three years in a commercial or managerial role.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vessel management as per agreements.
• Monitor budgets and financial exposure for clients.
• Collaborate with Technical Managers for budget proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

University Degree

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Ensure vessels under full management are operated in accordance with the terms outlined in their respective management agreements.
• Make certain that each Technical Superintendent is familiar with the management agreement related to their assigned vessels.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of quarterly financial reports from both the Full Management Accounts Team and the Technical Department.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Fleet Manager and relevant Technical Superintendents to manage and monitor vessel budgets.
• Maintain open and consistent communication channels with vessel owners.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the Company’s Management System.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Company’s Management System.
• Participate in the development or revision of company procedures.
• Encourage and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out special assignments and projects as directed by the Company’s Directors.
• Work in close coordination with Technical Fleet Managers and Technical Superintendents to prepare vessel budget proposals.
• Present proposed budgets to Top Management for review and approval before forwarding to the vessel owners.
• Ensure year-end budget proposals are submitted to vessel owners in a timely manner and follow up on outstanding matters until final approval is obtained.
• Monitor the company’s financial exposure for each client and notify Top Management when any significant risk is identified.

Requirements:

• Possess a university degree.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a commercial role or in a managerial capacity.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, control, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.