Accountant (1 Year Contract)

ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Finance Manager, responsible for the accounting for Asia Pacific include AR, financial reporting, tax compliance, vessel and bank reconciliations, company secretarial duties and management of consultants.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Reporting

Prepare month-end closing in SAP

Review monthly vessel accounting entries.
Prepare utilization reports.
Analyse vessel and shore profit and loss reports and provide variance analysis.
Assist in preparation of manual payments
Collating of supporting documents and issuance of invoice to charterers, including liaising with charterers and accruing revenue
Prepare/review of shore journal entries
Prepare journals for master cash book expenses
Liaise with external and internal auditors on financial audits
Liaise with external and internal stakeholders for audit backlogs
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders for liquidation of entities

Billing

Prepare and process sales invoices to customers

Follow up issues relating to invoicing and assigned customers
Monitor and follow up on collections from customers
Assist to ensure that sales invoices are prepared in accordance to contracts and applied tax rules (e.g WHT, GST etc) in area of operations
- Liaise with tax department and customer on WHT tax slip collections

Reconciliations

Prepare account reconciliations.

Prepare bank reconciliation
Prepare fuel oil reconciliations.
- Make accounting adjustments.

Tax Compliance

Collate seafarer payroll information from manning department

Assist to prepare monthly personal income tax calculation
Liaise with tax consultant on tax filing
- Assist tax team on adhoc requests

Company Secretarial

Assist to prepare secretarial documents for SEA region (i.e. bank signatories, annual filing, company registration etc).

• Handle ad hoc requests as required.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENICES

Clear and Concise Written and Verbal Communication

Strategic Thinking, Acting, and Influencing
Collaboration
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Delivers Results
Analyze and Interpret Data
Planning and Organizing
- Following Instructions and Procedures

SAFETY

Take responsibility for the safety of myself and those around me by displaying safety leadership principles.

Challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviors or unsafe conditions.
Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures.

COMPANY CULTURE

Safety Mindset

Safety is our guiding principle. We work as a team with integrity to ensure Zero Harm. Safety is fully integrated in all we do. We continually evaluate our safety behaviour and work practices to improve our safety performance.

Cultural Sensitivity

We are aware, respectful and accepting of the differences that exist among people with different cultural backgrounds.

Customer Focused

We are dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers through

understanding first-hand information to use for improvements in products and services. We act with the customer in mind and establish and maintain effective relationships to gain their trust and respect.

Value Excellence

Getting the most from every dollar, spend Tidewater's money as if it were your own.

Tidewater Values – 7Cs

The way we do business and how we interact with each other is guided by our core values:

Capability – Our broad capabilities are Tidewater's competitive advantage.

Collaboration – We collaborate as a team to achieve Tidewater's strategic objectives.
Commitment – We are committed to everything that we do.
Communication – Open and respectful communication within our organization and with our customers is essential to our success.
Compassion – Compassionate and socially responsible, we work hard to make a positive impact internally and, in the regions, where we work.
Compliance – Tidewater is committed to being a leader in ethics, integrity and compliance in the global community.
- Courage – Have the courage to do the right thing, every time.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / LICENSES

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognised institution is required.

Professional certification such as CPA (Australia), ACCA, CA (Singapore), or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial or corporate environment.
- Proficiency in SAP is advantageous.

Skills & Experience:

Experience in maritime finance operations, including vessel cost tracking and charter revenue accounting is preferred.

Proficient in financial reporting, month-end/year-end closing, budgeting, and forecasting, with an understanding of operational expenditures in offshore supply services.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical teams, vessel operators, and external auditors.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, contract-based role, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with maritime tax implications, international billing, and multi-currency transactions is a plus.