Supervisor/Assistant Manager - Accountant

Job purpose:

This role will be responsible for financial reporting, analysis and finance related duties pertaining to ship management activities.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations;

• Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies;

• Maintain accurate accounting books of the company and manage cash flow, Perform analysis for MTD and YTD financials, actual versus prior year versus budget;

• Check and record supplier invoices and staff claims with accurate coding and breakdown;

• Issue AR invoices to Intercompany timely & perform monthly reconciliation within the Intercompany;

• Prepare payment for supplier invoices upon approval;

• Check and reply to suppliers on statement of accounts;

• Responsible for accuracy of Office expenses including record of journals for month-end reporting, implementing month-end closing process;

• Prepare monthly statutory financial statements and management financial statements, monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, Incorporate latest financial standards;

• Prepare of timely management variance analysis reporting and consolidated reporting management;

• Assist in preparation of annual budget to management;

• Assist in quarterly reforecast process;

• Assist in analytic reviews to identify cost-reduction opportunities and achieve efficiency targets;

• Review and enhance existing finance processes and procedures and maintain sound effective internal controls for better accountability;

• Prepare annual statutory accounts for audit (audit schedules, liaison with auditors etc), assist in financial audit and provide supporting documents;

• Liaise with professional advisors (tax agent, banker, company secretary and local regulatory authorities) to prepare necessary finance documents;

• Handle bank matter and first contact point with banker;

• Work closely with the Finance department of SeaLead Shipping and other relevant departments and offices for Ship Management activities;

• Upload financial details into group reporting system as required;

• Perform reconciliation between SAP and group reporting system for MTD and YTD;

• Assist in internal audit and provide supporting documents.

• Set up process for balance sheet review and template keeping track the movement, through worksheet or accounting tool.

• Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis;

• Support in process improvement project/s.

• Perform ad-hoc reporting, analysis and finance related duties as and when assigned.
  

Education & Language requirements:

• Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.

• English – Fluent (required)
  

Background and experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in related finance & accounting roles.

• Experiencing in Strategic Financial Management, Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP) and MS Excel.
  

Competencies and skills:

• Excellent attention to detail with accuracy, compliance, reporting.

• Presenting financial insights to senior management.

• Cross-functional collaboration with technical, operations, procurement and other teams

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Positive attitude

• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal.