Main areas of Responsibilities and Duties
General Ledger & Month-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Process vendor invoices from port agents, ship chandlers, bunker suppliers, and service providers
Raise customer invoices for charter hire and other charges
Reconcile AP/AR subledgers against the general ledger and manage aging reports
Banking & Treasury Support
Process multi-currency payments and perform bank reconciliations
Assist with cash management
Tax & Compliance
Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly GST returns with IRAS
Maintain proper documentation and filing to support audit and tax requirements
Support corporate income tax computations and liaise with external tax advisors
Reporting & Administration
Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits
Assist in generating routine financial reports and ad hoc analyses as required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records
Audit & Internal Controls
Coordinate with external auditors during the annual statutory audit
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in implementing ERP enhancements
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree/diploma in Accountancy or a related discipline
Pursuing or recently completed ACCA, CPA (Singapore), or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage
3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in shipping
Familiarity with SFRS and basic accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or ERP software. Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is an advantage
Strong analytical mindset with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work independently and manage tasks within deadlines
A team player who communicates clearly and collaborates well across departments
Established in Singapore in 1982 Nortrans is a shipping company involved in several segments of the marine industry. Originally the company was established as an off-spring from Seatrans of Norway, but has since developed into a fully independent shipping company in Singapore.