Finance Manager (Ship Management) (S10296)
Direct Search Global
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and implement process flow and transaction-based documentation for the finance department.
- Prepare policy documents for management approval and ensure implementation.
- Report deviations from approved policies to management for corrective action.
- Prepare detailed monthly management information system (MIS) reports.
- Perform monthly closing activities, including journal entries and P&L and Balance Sheet analysis.
- Manage corporate accounts for parent/holding companies and subsidiaries.
- Prepare and review monthly reporting, schedules, and bank reconciliations.
- Assist with other reports as needed by the internal finance team.
- Manage vessel OPEX (Operating Cost) Management reporting.
- Review and process payments for all vessels and relevant notifications.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for accounting/reporting matters.
- Ensure accounting reports for clients are prepared and reviewed within agreed deadlines.
- Explain running cost variances to other departments.
- Oversee invoice posting, payment of purchase invoices, and creditors in compliance with the Company's payment policy.
- Manage and oversee finance for regional offices.
- Ensure regional office compliance with laws and regulations.
- Design tax-efficient structures for employees and compute tax requirements and deductions.
- Prepare monthly payroll sheets and statutory returns.
- Verify all payroll records and payments.
- Build effective relationships within the team and affiliate offices.
- Assist with various projects and ad hoc activities directed by management.
- Perform other duties as required by the Managing Director.
- Previous experience in an offshore and marine operations-related company, preferably in Ship Management.
- A degree or professional qualification in Accountancy, ACCA, or CPA.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager in the maritime and ship management industry.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial statements.
- Experience managing teams.
- Excellent communication skills.