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Shipping Accountant (1-Year Contract | Immediate Hiring) This is a 1-year contract role which supports core finance operations, with a focus on month end close, reporting, and group submissions. The role is hands-on and suited to someone comfortable operating across full sets of accounts in a structured, deadline driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the processing and payment of non-trade invoices and staff claims, ensuring timely approvals and accurate postings. Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting schedules, including depreciation and balance sheet reconciliations. Perform month-end closing activities and maintain balance sheet schedules. Prepare fortnightly cash flow forecasts to support treasury planning. Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns. Support annual external audits, including audit confirmations and responding to ad hoc audit requests. Assist with corporate tax schedules and annual personal tax reporting/ Review and administer loan facility documentation, ensuring accuracy of financing records. Support lease accounting activities and review related accounting entries. Coordinate finance documentation through DocuSign and review work completed by outsourced accounting providers. Assist with ad hoc finance and accounting projects as required. Key Requirements Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a recognised professional qualification Experience in the maritime industry with a ship owner/ship management company is a must Around 5 years of relevant hands-on accounting experience, ideally covering full sets Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end close processes. Experience with GST preparation and statutory reporting. Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment, with clear communication skills Ability to start on short notice is advantageous This role is open to Singapore citizens or PR only.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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