Shipping Accountant

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime finance company in Singapore is seeking a Shipping Accountant for a 1-year contract with immediate hiring. This hands-on role supports core finance operations focusing on monthly financial close, reporting, and group submissions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, around 5 years of relevant experience with a ship owner or management company, and knowledge of IMOS is a plus. This opportunity is available for Singapore citizens or PR only.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of relevant hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in the maritime industry is essential.
• Ability to start on short notice is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close and accounting entries.
• Prepare schedules for month-end and assist with group reporting.
• Produce statutory reports and coordinate filing submissions.
• Monitor cash-flow forecasts for liquidity and planning.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and submissions.
• Support annual impairment assessments and related analysis.
• Improve financial systems and internal controls.
• Provide ad-hoc finance support as required.

Skills

Hands-on accounting experience

Collaborative team skills

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

IMOS

Job description

Shipping Accountant (1-Year Contract | Immediate Hiring)

This is a 1-year contract role which supports core finance operations, with a кун focus on month end close, reporting, and group submissions. The role is hands‑on and suited to someone comfortable operating across full sets of accounts in a structured, deadline‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close, including preparation and review of accounting entries across payables, receivables, and the general ledger.
• Prepare month‑end and period‑end schedules and assist with group reporting and consolidation submissions at quarter and year end.
• Produce statutory and management reports and coordinate required filings, surveys, or data submissions to local authorities and regional or group teams.
• Monitor and review cash‑flow forecasts, covering both near‑term liquidity and longer‑term planning horizons.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process for general and administrative expenses, including compilation and submission for group reporting.
• Support annual impairment assessments and related analysis.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide ad‑hoc finance support as required by the finance leadership team.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a recognised professional qualification.
• Experience in the maritime industry with a ship owner/ship management company is a must.
• Around 5 years of relevant hands‑on accounting experience, ideally covering full sets.
• Knowledge of IMOS is an advantage.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment, with clear communication skills.
• Ability to start on short notice is advantageous.

This role is open to Singapore citizens or PR only.