Group Accountant - Investment & Corporate Accounting

About the role

An established international group with interests in shipping and investments is looking for an analytical, technology-driven Investment Accountant to join its Singapore finance team. The role covers investment accounting, full-set accounting and financial reporting across several group entities, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and automation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage investment accounting for group investment holding companies, recording, reconciling and reporting transactions in stocks, bonds and other financial investments in line with accounting standards.
• Handle full-spectrum accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets and general ledger, for multiple ship-owning entities.
• Manage monthly financial closing for assigned group companies within deadlines.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements, including disclosure notes, and coordinate with external auditors.
• Apply IFRS/SFRS standards on financial instruments, revenue recognition and leases.
• Support the vessel accounting team with vessel OPEX closing when required.
• Improve accounting processes and reporting using Excel, automation and digital tools, and adopt Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or ACCA qualification; CPA preferred.
• About 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, including investment accounting and full-set financial reporting.
• Experience in shipping or other asset-intensive industries is advantageous.
• Singapore citizen or PR only.

Required skills

• Good understanding of IFRS/SFRS and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and interest in using technology to improve accounting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, Python or other AI tools strongly preferred.
• ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, data modelling, system integration or process automation experience is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills.