Group Accounting, Team Lead (Shipping Industry)

Location Singapore
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Contact name: Aparna Passey

Contact email: aparna.passey@caliber8.sg
Job ref: 2681

Group Accounting, Team Lead (Shipping Industry)
An opportunity to join a global business in a hands on accounting role, supporting international entities and partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full spectrum accounting activities across multiple international entities
  • Oversee day to day accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and month end closing activities
  • Liaise closely with global stakeholders, including internal business teams and chartering stakeholders
  • Ensure accounting treatments are aligned across different jurisdictions and regulatory environments
  • Support accounting for complex transactions, including intercompany, tax, and transfer pricing related matters
  • Drive process improvements and bring greater structure to accounting operations
  • Lead and manage a team of up to 4 accountants across different locations
  • Partner with stakeholders to support new business activities and operational requirements
  • Support systems enhancement and transformation initiatives where required

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, ideally CA / CPA qualified
  • Strong hands on accounting experience within a multinational or multi entity environment
  • Experience managing teams and working with international stakeholders
  • Good understanding of tax, intercompany, and transfer pricing related accounting matters
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Process improvement mindset with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
  • Experience in shipping, logistics, trading, or other international businesses is helpful but not mandatory

Singapore citizen or PR only.