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

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