Experience

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  SwissMarine Pte Ltd

  • Finance Manager

    • Aug 2014 - Present

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  Rickmers Group

  • Singapore

  • Fleet Controller

    • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
    • Singapore

    To prepare and submit timely management reports of vessels owned by the Group; To review and analyze financial performance and highlight issues for management action; To drive statutory reporting and audits for over 48 vessel owning entities; To provide support and statutory tax compliance and reporting for each vessel owning entities; To drive periodic forecast and annual budgeting process for each vessel; To work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth running of the finance function including but not limited to payment, collection, loan documentation etc.; Reporting for vessels that go for dry docking during the year To play an active role in process and system improvements

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  Grindrod Shipping Pte Ltd

  • Accounts Assistant

    • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

    - Handling accounts payable, updating of cash books and month-end closing of accounts Responsible for Balance Sheet Reconciliation Prepare monthly hire Statement for payment from owners Reconciliation of hire statement with off hire of vessel Cross review of invoices prior to approval Work with superintendent and operations to ensure proper approval and coding of invoices Ensure general ledger is up to date and accurate Liaise with external auditors for annual audit

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  ASP Tanker Management Pte Ltd

  • Fleet Accountant

    • Sep 2008 - Apr 2012

     Handling accounts payable and accounts receivable. Month – end closing of accounts and preparation of monthly tax schedules. Quality control of the P&L and B/S for the vessels to ensure accuracy & review of all related transactions. Review the need for accruals on vessel accounts and to ensure completeness of financial information. Work with ship management and commercial personnel to obtain all invoices timely and guide all items through the finance process. Overall maintenance of accounts, submission of periodic accounting reports to clients and the management. Liaising with auditors for conducting internal/ external audit. Aid management in taking financial/ strategic decisions based