Project Accountant

HSM Marine; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage daily transactions for ship repair projects. You will prepare and verify invoices, track budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong accounting skills and the ability to coordinate with various departments. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting transactions for ship repair projects.
• Prepare and process invoices for shipowners and vendors.
• Track project-specific budgets and report variances.
• Coordinate with operations and project managers for job costing.
• Maintain accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
• Reconcile bank statements and support closing processes.
• Generate financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting practices and regulations.
• Assist with cost estimation and payroll.
• Liaise with auditors and contribute to process improvement.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting transactions for ship repair projects, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare, verify, and process invoices for shipowners, agents, vendors, and repair subcontractors.
• Track project-specific budgets, monitor cost allocations, and report variances for repair jobs.
• Coordinate with yard operations, procurement, and project managers to ensure accurate job costing and documentation.
• Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers for ongoing and completed repair work.
• Reconcile bank statements and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Generate financial statements, repair job summaries, and management reports required for audits or client review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, maritime regulations, and local tax laws in accounting practices.
• Assist with cost estimation, payroll, inventory tracking, and ad hoc tasks related to shipyard operations.
• Liaise with external auditors and contribute to continuous process improvement within the ship repair business.