Chief Accountant

About the role

Circle Digital Ventures (CircleDV), a fast-growing maritime tech company backed by leading ship operators and major shipowners, is looking for an experienced, hands-on Chief Accountant to lead its finance and accounting functions in Singapore. The role suits someone with strong technical accounting knowledge, financial management expertise and the ability to support business growth and strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and full-set accounts.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial planning.
• Coordinate annual audits, taxation, GST and statutory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and IFRS.
• Establish financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.
• Manage group consolidation and intercompany transactions.
• Work closely with senior management, auditors and external advisors.
• Lead and support the finance team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior finance or accounting leadership role.
• Experience in fintech, technology or a fast-growing business environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Experience with full-set accounting, audit, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite or SAP.
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills.