Manager, Vessel Accounting

Fleet Management Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime logistics company based in Mumbai is seeking a qualified CPA with at least 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the shipping industry, to manage the vessel accounting department. In this role, you will lead a team of accountants, ensure compliance with financial requirements, and consolidate reports for HQ. This position requires strong leadership skills and knowledge of ERP systems like Oracle or SAP. Join us and contribute to our mission of sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting required.
• Prior experience in the Shipping Industry is a must.
• Sound knowledge of International Accounting practices is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the vessel accounting department.
• Ensure compliance with Owners financial requirements.
• Monitor and handle vessel accounting teams across locations.
• Consolidate monthly management reports and send to HQ.
• Train and lead a team of 7-8 accountants.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting proficiency

Client relationship management

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Our 30 years journey rides on the passion of over 27,000 seafarers and 1,000 onshore professionals. Today, we are one of the largest independent third-party ship management companies managing over 600 diverse types of vessels.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, we operate on a global scale having 27 offices in 12 countries. Our client base spans over 100 world-class ship owners, including Fortune 500 companies from China, Greece, India, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the USA, among others.

In a shore career at FLEET, you will be working with a team of a highly passionate, self-driven and committed group of people. We aim to be a place where you can achieve your full potential, regardless of your background. We are looking for individuals who are ambitious about making a strong contribution to FLEET’s short and long-term sustainable growth – whether you are dealing directly with clients or working in a role supporting the business, such as technology, legal or communications.

Job Summary

Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the vessel accounting department. Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and oversee preparation of financial reports by the team. Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles of the Organization.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• In-charge of Group of Vessel Accountants in Mumbai office overseeing their day-to-day work and ensure Owners financial and accounting requirements are fully complied.
• To effectively monitor and handle different vessel accounting teams and ensure best accounting practices and internal controls are followed effectively.
• Consolidate the monthly management reports like Fund balances, Owners Reporting, etc. and sent to Hong Kong office
• Should impart appropriate training to vessel accounting team and ensure good results from the team
• Maintain good relationship with Clients & Team members
• Should be able to handle team of 7-8 accountants and lead the function.

Job Experience, Functional Knowledge and Qualifications

• Qualified certified public accountant (CPA) with minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting.
• Prior experience in Shipping Industry is a must
• Working knowledge of ERP like Oracle, SAP, etc. is a must
• Sound knowledge of International Accounting practices

Fleet Management Limited is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local laws.