Cost Controller (0092 Sept 2026)

Royal Ocean Marine Open

On-site Singapore Full-time Mid-level Accounting

At a glance

Mid-level Accounting role at Royal Ocean Marine. Singapore · full-time.

Pay not stated Accounting salary

RoleAccounting

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSingapore

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 18, 2026

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Track vessel operating costs by ship and cost category, then investigate differences between planned and actual spend
Review daily vessel cost figures and check purchase orders, outstanding orders and missing invoices with operations
Monitor Variation Orders and track related analytical costs and contract or project recharges
Explain cost movements to vessel and crewing managers, challenge performance and support management decisions
Build vessel budgets with operational teams and coordinate accruals with accounting

What you bring

A degree in finance, accounting or an equivalent qualification
Three to eight years in operational controlling, with strong cost-control experience
Strong accounting, analysis and KPI reporting skills, plus advanced Excel and ERP experience

Who this fits

This mid-level, full-time role suits someone who can work closely with operational teams and accounting on vessel costs, budgets and performance. The position is based on-site in Singapore.

From the employer

We are currently partnering with a MNC shipowner based in Singapore for the opening of

Cost Controller

About the role

Monitor, analyze, and optimize operating costs for a portfolio of vessels under ship management within an operational unit, with precise tracking of daily cost and granular variance analysis. Act as a key business partner to operational teams by challenging variances and providing clear, qualitative, and concise financial insights on vessel cost performance.

Key responsibilities

Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
Monthly review of the PO module and backlog status (open orders, invoices not received, unmatched purchase orders) with operational teams
Ensure rigorous monitoring of Variation Orders in both analytical tracking and contract/project recharges
Produce qualitative and concise financial analyses to explain variances and support decision-making
Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager, Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible and solution-oriented partner
Participate in management reviews and contribute to budget arbitration preparation
Work closely with accounting to ensure proper recording of accruals in line with operational activity
Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in close collaboration with operational departments while ensuring completeness and consistency of forecasts

Requirements

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