Fleet Accountant - GL

V.Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group in Mumbai is seeking a finance professional to manage general ledger, reporting and finance operations within a ship-management group. The role focuses on timely data extraction, accruals, cash flows, and audit readiness, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will work with ERP systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups) to support month-end close, supplier/payables, and statutory reporting, committing to accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Full-time graduation in Commerce (B. Com).
• 2-4 years of experience in general ledger, reporting, or finance operation.
• Experience in the shipping/maritime industry is an added advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) is essential.
• Good Knowledge of MS Office specially Excel Skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Integrity in handling financial data and confidential documents.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills (vlookup, pivot table etc.).

Responsibilities

• Report extraction focus: timely and accurate extraction, formatting, and consolidation of financial and operational reports.
• Perform general accounting: process journal entries, extract PO listing, prepare accruals.
• Prepare and update cash flows; reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Handle PDA uploads, manual payments, and payment validation.
• Track supplier/agent outstanding balances and SOA responses.
• Coordinate with technical, crewing, and procurement teams on variances.
• Save, index, and maintain audit-ready documentation on SharePoint.
• Support quarter/year-end activities and vessel handovers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team coordination

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Education

B.Com.

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Job description

Job Description

Location Country

India

Work Location

Mumbai

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

• Report Extraction Focus, is responsible for timely and accurate extraction, formatting, and consolidation of financial and operational reports from the system (e.g., ShipSure). This role ensures all reports are delivered in accordance with agreed timelines, supports documentation standards, and assists in financial data verification, report tracking, and inter-departmental coordination

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

Perform general accounting and reporting

• Perform general accounting:
• Process journal entries
• Extract PO listing.
• Prepare Accrual, Prepayment & Luboil.
• Check and post payroll
• Process allotments / crew wages
• Process period end adjustments
• Liaise with relevant parties if there is any discrepancy
• Adherence to Accounting procedures and guidelines

Perform financial reporting

• Extract draft and final reports
• Prepare and update cash flows
• Extract Supplier / agent outstanding list.
• Documentation / Indexing for the month where required.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Assisting with annual audit preparations

Payments & Payables

• Handle PDA uploads, manual (peer-to-peer) payments, and payment validation.
• Track supplier/agent outstanding balances and SOA responses.
• Identify and act on aged POs (>3 months) and support cash flow planning

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with technical, crewing, and procurement teams on variances.
• Respond to queries from the reporting team and R2R reviewers.
• Save, index, and maintain audit-ready documentation on SharePoint

Additional Responsibilities

• Support quarter/year-end activities and sold vessel handovers.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing initiatives

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Full-time Graduation in Commerce (B. Com).
• 2-4 years of experience in general ledger, reporting, or finance operation
• Experience in the shipping/maritime industry is an added advantage
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) is essential.
• Good Knowledge of MS office specially Excel Skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented with strong coordination and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Strong coordination and time-management capabilities.
• Analytical approach / good problem-solving skills.
• Integrity in handling financial data and confidential documents.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills (vlookup, pivot table etc.).