Vessel Accounts Officer (Marine Shipping/ Central)

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A shipping company in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage invoices and payments for charter agreements. The ideal candidate will have a background in Maritime Studies or a related field, with 1-3 years of experience in shipping operations. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with maritime software are also required. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a dry bulk shipping company, chartering, or commercial operations.
• Familiarity with shipping contracts and port operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hire and freight invoices for various charter agreements.
• Coordinate with Finance Department for timely payment collection.
• Maintain accurate hire records for Profit & Loss reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Analytical ability

Education

Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Accounting, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Maritime software (IMOS or Danaos)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare hire and freight invoices for Bareboat Charters, Time Charters (In/Out), and Voyage Charter agreements.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department to monitor and ensure timely collection of hire and freight payments.
• Prepare, reconcile, and finalize Post-Fixture Hire Statements (PFHS), Fixture Hire Statements (FHS), and freight balances with vessel owners and charterers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date hire records, supporting the preparation of weekly and monthly Profit & Loss reports.
• Communicate with port agents to obtain and verify estimated Port Disbursement Accounts (PDAs).
• Review and approve final PDAs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with charter party terms.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to arrange pre-funding and settlement of PDA payments.
• Calculate and process demurrage and despatch settlements for voyage charter operations in accordance with contractual terms.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Preferably 1–3 years of relevant experience in a dry bulk shipping company, chartering, or commercial operations.
• Familiarity with shipping contracts, charter party terms, and port operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with maritime software such as IMOS or Danaos is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of numerical accuracy and analytical ability.
• Effective communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

Wecruit Pte Ltd | 20C0270

Tew Jie Wei | R22106822