Accountant (Marine and Offshore)

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities for both local and foreign entities, ensuring all entries are complete and accurate.
• Review general ledger postings to confirm proper recording and classification of transactions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual audits for all entities under the role's responsibility.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and promptly address any identified discrepancies.
• Support the annual audit process and assist in drafting financial statements for relevant entities.
• Prepare tax computations for both domestic and overseas operations.
• File VAT/GST returns accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and manage intercompany transaction records.
• Contribute to process refinement and efficiency improvements.
• Act as a finance business partner to an overseas subsidiary, offering guidance to support operations while ensuring adherence to internal policies, SOPs, and control frameworks.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks, including management report preparation and support for regulatory submissions such as government surveys.
• Key Requirements
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within a regional or multinational setting.
• Strong understanding of local financial reporting standards (e.g., FRS/IFRS), indirect tax (GST/VAT), and corporate tax principles.
• Experience managing audit and tax compliance across multiple entities.
• Familiarity with cross-border operations; experience involving the Middle East region is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a team.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or Finance.

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