Finance Manager (Shipping Industry Experience is a Must)

Location Singapore
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Contact name: Karthik Balakrishnan

Contact email: karthikb@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2497

Finance Manager (Shipping Industry Experience is a Must)

Our maritime client is seeking a hands on Finance Manager to oversee the finance function and partner closely with management in Singapore. Only candidates from a maritime background will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of the finance function, from bookkeeping to statutory reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reconciliations, providing timely insights to management.
  • Oversee accounts payable/receivable cycles, ensuring strong internal controls and efficient processes.
  • Partner with operational teams to track and reconcile project-and client-related costs, ensuring settlements are handled accurately.
  • Manage working capital and cash flow, including monitoring client funding, reimbursements, and treasury activities.
  • Handle annual audits, tax submissions, and regulatory filings, liaising with auditors and authorities as required.
  • Strengthen processes and systems.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting with professional certification (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience. Proven experience in the shipping/maritime industry is a must.
  • Strong full sets accounting exposure.
  • Sound knowledge of accounting standards, tax, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a track record of process improvements.
Singapore citizen or PR only.