Accountant (Vessel & General)

New Maritime Pte. Ltd. is a leading Singaporean ship management and marine fuel logistics company, owning and operating our own fleet of bunker barges with our in-house team.

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant with prior vessel accounting experience. This role combines vessel accounting, general accounting, budgeting, and cashflow management, with direct interaction with operations, commercial teams, and management.

Key Responsibilities

Vessel Accounting & Operations Finance

• Prepare and review monthly vessel P&L and management reports
• Review and monitor vessel operating expenses including bunkers, port charges, agency fees, and repairs & maintenance
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and accruals by vessel
• Work closely with operations and technical teams on vessel cost tracking and control
• Support management analysis on vessel profitability and cost variances

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare and maintain annual vessel operating budgets
• Perform budget vs actual and variance analysis by vessel
• Support short-term reforecasting based on operational changes
• Support cashflow forecasting aligned with vessel operations

AR, AP & Cashflow Management

• Review and manage AR, AP and banking transactions, including GST and tax compliance
• Monitor invoicing, payment and collection cycles to ensure timeliness
• Liaise with sales, operations, clients and suppliers to resolve billing and payment issues
• Plan and manage AR/AP cashflow cycles to support daily operations
• Prepare and review AR/AP aging reports and key performance metrics

Banking & Working Capital

• Manage banking relationships, facilities and banker’s guarantees
• Support invoice financing, trust receipts, letters of credit (LC) and related documentation
• Support working capital management and liquidity planning

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Maintain full set of accounts including GL, AR, AP and fixed assets
• Perform month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries and accruals
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and schedules
• Support statutory audit, tax and GST filings
• Coordinate with external auditors on accounting matters

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Maintain and enhance internal controls over accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and audit requirements
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Support ERP/system enhancements and ad-hoc finance projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Prior experience in vessel / shipping accounting preferred
• Experience with vessel cost planning, budgeting or forecasting
• Strong understanding of AR/AP, GST and withholding tax (WHT)
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with invoice financing, trust receipts and LC processes
• Hands-on and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Pay: $3,500.00 - $5,800.00 per month

Work Location: In person