Team Lead - Vessel Accounting

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management in Mumbai, India, is seeking a Team Lead for Vessel Accounting to oversee day-to-day vessel reporting and ensure timely, accurate financial statements. You will lead a team of vessel reporting executives, coordinating with Fleet Management, Owners, and regional finance teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or related field, at least 5 years in vessel reporting or maritime accounting, and hands-on experience with SAP and vessel management systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in vessel reporting or maritime accounting.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience reporting for multiple vessel portfolios and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Vessel Reporting team to deliver accurate and timely financial reports.
• Review vessel management accounts, cash flow statements, SOA schedules, and supplementary reports.
• Ensure compliance with owner reporting requirements and internal procedures.
• Monitor reporting timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Vessel Accounting, Procurement and Technical teams for issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, reporting templates, and knowledge management documentation.
• Perform final review of key vessel reports before submission.

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex. We are looking for a passionate and result oriented Team Lead - Vessel Accounting. This position will be working with Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. With a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world, Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of world’s largest third-party ship managers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and counting.

Purpose:

The Team Lead – Vessel Reporting is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day vessel reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with management agreements and reporting requirements, and leading a team of vessel reporting executives. The role acts as the key liaison between Vessel Accounting, Fleet Management Offices, Vessel Managers, Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient reporting operations and continuous process improvements.

Main responsibilities:

• Operational Management Lead and supervise the Vessel Reporting team to ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial reports.
• Review monthly and quarterly vessel management accounts, cash flow statements, SOA schedules, and supplementary reports.
• Ensure compliance with owner reporting requirements, management agreements, and internal procedures.
• Monitor reporting timelines and ensure all deliverables are submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Support vessel reporting activities across multiple management offices and client portfolios.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Review vessel operating results and perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods. Analyze vessel expenditures, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations. Review cash flow forecasts and funding requirements. Monitor outstanding receivables, payables, and owner account balances. Provide management insights and recommendations based on vessel financial performance.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary contact for Vessel Managers, Fleet Managers, Owners, and Regional Finance Teams. Respond to client queries relating to vessel management accounts and financial reports. Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Treasury, Vessel Accounting, Procurement, and Technical Management teams for issue resolution. Present financial reporting outcomes and analysis during stakeholder meetings when required.

Process Improvement & Controls

Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation. Strengthen internal controls to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Lead implementation of new reporting requirements and system enhancements. Develop and maintain SOPs, reporting templates, and knowledge management documentation. Ensure adherence to company policies, audit requirements, and compliance standards.

Quality Assurance

Perform final review of key vessel reports before submission. Monitor reporting quality through regular audits and KPI tracking. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce reporting errors and improve turnaround times.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking and/or Commerce.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a related field.
• Have experience in managing others.
• Experience managing reporting for multiple vessel portfolios and stakeholders.

undefined Additional preferences

• Strong understanding of vessel management accounting principles.
• Knowledge of vessel operating expenses (OPEX), CAPEX, dry-docking, and owner reporting.
• Experience with SAP and vessel management systems.
• Advanced MS Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.

Competency Requirement:

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Continuous improvement orientation.

Work Location: Mumbai, India

Application deadline: 2nd November 2026

#Li-POST #WSM Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, we take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.