Finance Officer (Maritime Operations)

EMA Ship Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EMA Ship Management in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our finance and maritime operations team. You will manage budgets, cost centers, and vessel-level P&L, review Disbursement Accounts from port agents, and ensure compliance with tariffs and agreements.

You will also handle multi-currency bank transactions, vessel advances coordination, and bank reconciliations, while collaborating with technical and purchasing teams to verify spares, provisions, lubricants, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in ship management or maritime logistics.
• Solid understanding of vessel accounting, port agency billing, and maritime operating expense structures.
• Proficiency in financial ERP systems and advanced Excel; experience with international multi-currency transactions.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor operational budgets, cost centers, and vessel-by-vessel P&L statements.
• Review, audit, and approve Disbursement Accounts from global port agents for tariff and agency compliance.
• Manage multi-currency bank transactions, track vessel advances, and perform bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with technical and purchasing departments to process, verify, and account for spares, provisions, lubricants, and bunker invoices.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, periodic financial statements, and standard management reports.

Skills

Finance & accounting

Vessel accounting

Multi-currency transactions

Excel

English proficiency

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

EMA Ship Management is an international ship management and maritime investment advisory company focused on maximizing asset value and long-term returns in the global shipping market. We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our finance and maritime operations team in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor operational budgets, cost centers, and vessel-by-vessel Profit & Loss statements.
• Review, audit, and approve Disbursement Accounts received from global port agents to ensure compliance with agreed tariffs and agency agreements.
• Manage multi-currency bank transactions, track vessel advances coordination, and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate closely with technical and purchasing departments to process, verify, and account for spares, provisions, lubricants, and bunker invoices.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, periodic financial statements, and standard management reports.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably within ship management, maritime logistics, or shipping companies.
• Solid understanding of vessel accounting, port agency billing, and maritime operating expense structures.
• Proficiency in financial ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; strong command of international and multi-currency transactions.
• Professional proficiency in English.