Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Agency Accounting (Global HQ)

Ocean Network Express; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Network Express in Singapore is seeking an accounting professional to support treasury and accounts payable operations. You will assist in cashflow management and timely financial reporting, with a focus on regional AP balances.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting/finance, 4–5 years in accounting operations, and hands-on SAP, MS Suite, and Google Suite skills. Collaborative, meticulous and capable of independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline.
• Experience in accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP, MS Suite, Google Suite.
• Analytical and meticulous.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support treasury and AP functions including cashflow management and reporting.
• Monitor AP outstanding balances by region.
• Track bank clearing, unapplied cash, and suspense accounts.
• Collaborate with country and offshore offices to resolve issues.
• Review payment proposals and process brokerage/VID commissions.
• Perform control self-assessment for purchases and GCMS processes.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
• Monitor settlements from/to agents and address delays or irregularities.
• Review AR reconciliation statements for accuracy and aged transactions.
• Close monthly accounts accurately before deadlines.
• Perform agency accounting operations per global policies.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects to streamline agency accounting processes and systems enhancements.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Independent

Education

Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

MS Suite

Google Suite

Job description

• Support team in executing treasury and AP functions including managing cashflow and prepare and submit reporting
• Manage and monitor vendors in terms of AP outstanding balances by region
• Monitor progress of bank clearing, unapplied and unidentified cash and suspense accounts
• Work with country and offshore offices to resolve issues or ageing items.
• Review payment proposals, process brokerage/VID commission
• Perform control self-assessment for purchases and GCMS processes
• Prepare and check financial records are accurate and reported in a timely manner
• Monitor settlement from/to agents are performed in a timely manner including reporting promptly for freight collections, disbursements in ASA/GAS and taking the necessary actions where delays or irregularities are detected
• Review and ensure claim-backs from agents are properly authorized and recorded
• Review AR Agent reconciliation statements for accuracy and resolution of aged transactions
• Review monthly accounts, ensure correctness and accuracy of entries booked in a timely manner within close deadlines.
• Perform agency accounting operations in accordance with global policies
• Perform analytical reviews and follow-up of outstanding AR and assist in process creation of agency accounting operations
• Handle queries from regional/country and offshore offices and support with resolution and guidance
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned including streamlining agency accounting processes and systems enhancements

Requirements

• Degree in relevant discipline
• At least 4 - 5 years of experience in accounting operations and financial reporting
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP, MS Suite, Google Suite
• Analytical and meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work across departments and globally
• Team player but able to work independently
• Shipping experience preferred

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.