Chief Accountant
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Description
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Compile comprehensive financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses to support business planning and decision-making.
- Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and other day-to-day accounting activities.
- Coordinate financial reporting across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidation of accounts.
- Monitor cash flow, banking transactions, and working capital requirements to maintain effective financial operations.
- Facilitate annual statutory audits and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and relevant regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.
- Administer GST submissions, corporate tax matters, and statutory reporting in accordance with Singapore accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports, providing recommendations to improve cost efficiency and financial performance.
- Strengthen internal financial controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with management and internal stakeholders on financial matters while guiding accounting team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, required to also have certified accounting qualifications such as ACCA,CPA Australia ,ICAEW
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant full-set accounting experience in the maritime or shipping industry.
- Sound knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with the ability to manage financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing independently.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and well-organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
Clarence Khoh
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