[ref. m06602218] Accounting Officer (Shipping/Vessel) - Manila

Job Description

Work arrangement:Fully onsite in Malate, Manila (new office will open by August at E-Com, Pasay)

Work schedule:Monday to Friday (Day shift)

About the role:

• In this role, your primary function of this job is to maintain proper accounting records for a portfolio of vessels and manage the relationship with the Ship Owner regarding vessel accounting matters.

Key Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting & Finance or related fields.
• At least3+ years of experience in core accounting and preparation of financial reports, prior experience in the Shipping Industry is a plus, but not required.
• Solid knowledge ofFinancial Reports, Cash Flow Reports, Budget V/s Actual Reports, etc.
• Working knowledge of ERP, like Oracle, SAP, etc., is preferred
• Experienced user of Microsoft Suite, like Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting for the portfolio of vessels, which includes various activities like raising the fund requests, checking vendor invoices from an accounting aspect, review portage bill, prepare month-end adjustment entries, etc. Vessel Account Officer handles vessels with moderate complexity on requirements and reporting.
• Maintain close and effective communication with Clients to understand and meet their requirements in terms of financial reporting for the vessels.
• Prepare monthly vessel financial reports, cash flow statements, budget variance reports, etc., and submit to the Technical departments within a given timeframe.
• Perform Balance Sheet Account/Fund Balance Reconciliation.
• Submit the finalized vessel financial reports to the Ship owners on time, responding to their Ship owners queries, ensure all reporting requirements are thoroughly met, etc.
• Assist the reporting manager in regular monthly MS reporting activities like Report to MD, Budget Variance Report, etc., from time to time. Ensure timely submission of reports and responses externally with clients and internally with other departments
• Any other ad-hoc reporting work assigned by the reporting manager.