Accounting Intern

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM); Manila; On-site; PHP 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is offering a structured internship in Manila to support the accounting team with day-to-day tasks in maritime finance. You will process invoices, assist with AR, GL postings, and month-end close activities under mentoring.

Requirements include pursuing a degree in Accounting/Finance, good Excel skills, and fluency in English. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate across functions are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Basic understand of double-entry bookkeeping and Excel familiarity.
• Fluent in English and able to liaise with colleagues professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, expense claims, and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company procedures.
• Support accounts receivable activities including preparing customer invoices, reconciling payments, and following up on overdue balances.
• Help maintain the general ledger by posting journals, reconciling accounts, and assisting with bank reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, including compiling schedules and supporting variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management packs, ensuring data is complete and well-documented.
• Assist with VAT, tax, and statutory reporting tasks as required and support audits by preparing supporting documentation.
• Participate in process improvement projects and documentation of accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, crewing, procurement) to resolve accounting queries and ensure accurate charge allocation.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel

English fluency

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing accounting/finance degree

Tools

SAP

Navision

Xero

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with processing invoices, expense claims, and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company procedures.
• Support accounts receivable activities including preparing customer invoices, reconciling payments, and following up on overdue balances.
• Help maintain the general ledger by posting journals, reconciling accounts, and assisting with bank reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, including compiling schedules and supporting variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and management packs, ensuring data is complete and well-documented.
• Assist with VAT, tax, and statutory reporting tasks as required and support audits by preparing supporting documentation.
• Participate in process improvement projects and documentation of accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, crewing, procurement) to resolve accounting queries and ensure accurate charge allocation.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently studying for a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (double-entry bookkeeping) and familiarity with Excel.
• Ability to render at least 300 hours and work at Quirino, Malate, Manila.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to spot discrepancies and suggest appropriate actions.
• Good communication skills, able to liaise with colleagues across functions professionally.
• Proactive, willing to learn, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Navision, Xero) is an advantage.
• Fluency in English required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Structured internship with mentoring and training to support professional development.
• Practical exposure to maritime finance and commercial accounting practices.
• Competitive internship remuneration and access to selected company benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, open culture.
• Opportunity to progress into a junior accounting or finance role following successful completion of the internship.