ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Company Overview

Building and repairing of ships, tankers and other ocean-going vessels (including conversion of ships into off-shore structures)

Job Summary

Manage accounts receivable and related financial processes to optimize cash flow and ensure compliance with accounting standards, supporting operational efficiency and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate invoicing to customers through appropriate channels such as email or customer portals to ensure timely billing
• Maintain detailed records and perform account reconciliations to uphold financial accuracy and integrity
• Monitor outstanding invoices by updating the AR Aging report and provide forecasts on collection status to support cash flow management
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize delays in payment collection
• Implement strategies to reduce accounts receivable aging and optimize collections performance
• Prepare monthly Statements of Account and recurring invoices to maintain consistent financial reporting
• Assist in processing vendor invoices, payments, and monthly creditors reconciliation to support accounts payable functions
• Prepare cheques and process online banking payments, managing payment schedules to ensure timely disbursements
• Collaborate proactively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely application of payments
• Submit GST, IRAS tax, AIS filings, and payroll for local and foreign employees in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide general office and administrative support, including ad hoc tasks, to facilitate smooth operational workflows