Accountant (Vessel & General)

Role Overview 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. Working Location: Tai Seng (5 mins walk from Tai Seng MRT) 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 Apply Now Do submit your CV in PDF through this portal in the following format: FirstName_LastName.pdf