Senior Accounts Executive (1 year contract) (Maritime/Shipping)

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Manage and process non-trade invoices and staff expense claims.
• Coordinate finance-related invoice approvals and routing through DocuSign.
• Review accounting entries and payment transactions prepared by outsourced finance providers.
• Perform payment postings related to non-trade invoices and employee claims.

General Ledger & Month-End Closing

• Prepare supporting schedules for journal entries and review postings made by outsourced providers.
• Calculate and maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules (excluding vessels).
• Update balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules during the month-end close process.
• Ensure accounting records are accurate and compliant with company policies.

Cash Flow & Treasury Support

• Prepare and monitor bi-weekly SGD cash flow forecasts.
• Assist with loan facility administration, including verification of loan details, vessel information, repayment periods, and coordination of documentation and approvals.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns.
• Support annual personal income tax reporting (IR8A) and ad-hoc tax clearance filings (IR21).
• Assist with the preparation of corporate tax schedules and supporting documentation.

Audit & Financial Reporting

• Coordinate annual audit confirmation requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Respond to ad-hoc confirmation requests from banks, auditors, and external counterparties.
• Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audit requirements.

Lease & Expatriate Administration

• Review lease accounting calculations and related accounting entries prepared by outsourced providers.
• Support finance administration related to expatriate accommodation arrangements.
• Manage GIRO payment administration and other finance-related operational tasks as required.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting, finance operations, or a related finance function.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, general ledger, and month-end closing processes.
• Familiarity with GST, taxation matters, and audit support activities will be advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Why Join Us?

• Broad exposure across accounting, tax, treasury, audit, and compliance functions.
• Opportunity to work closely with regional and external finance partners.
• Hands-on role with a diverse scope and strong learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Location : Shenton Way

Salary Range : $4,500.00 – $4,800.00

Completion Bonus: 1 month's salary upon successful completion of the contract

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates, please forward your resume to [email protected]

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