Accounts Officer - Vessel

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefit

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Free Uniform

Free Office Lunch

Sick Leave (Pro-rated)

Vacation Leave (18+ days)

Hybrid setup

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement in the Philippines seeks an Accounts Officer - Vessel to manage financial operations for assigned vessels, ensuring accurate accounting and timely reporting in line with maritime standards.

The role requires a finance or accounting degree and at least 2 years of relevant ship management experience, with strong English and analytical skills to support management decisions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in Ship Management.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting transactions for assigned vessels and update ledgers.
• Process payroll for crew and ensure timely payment.
• Prepare client invoices per contracts and monitor payment schedules.
• Provide monthly accounting reports and support management decision-making.
• Assist in internal and external audits with timely data gathering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Maritime market understanding

English fluency

Accounting principles

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Job description

Accounts Officer - Vessel

Company : Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
Job Type : Full Time Philippines

Job Description - Accounts Officer - Vessel

As an Accounts Officer - Vessel at BSM, you will be responsible for managing the financial operations of assigned vessels, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and compliance with maritime financial standards. This role is essential in maintaining financial transparency between ship and shore, supporting operational efficiency, and enabling informed decision-making through reliable financial data.

Key Responsibilities

Vessel Operation

• Executes all the accounting transactions of the assigned vessels, i.e. invoices, expenses, payments, payroll, etc., updating accordingly all the respective accounting ledgers, in order to assist in the effective monitoring of each vessel financial operation and compliance with the accounting rules and legislation.
• Checking of Payroll and ensures that crew is being paid on timely manner.
• Issues the invoices for each client according to the contractual agreements, as well as monitor their
• timely payment, reporting any potential discrepancies from schedule.
• Gathers and provides information concerning the company’s and the vessels financial status, in order to support the development of report for management and facilitate decision making.

Accounting Reporting

• Analyze and post all the accounting entries and provide monthly accounting reports according to the requirements and processes of BSM, in order to provide management with the requirement information.

Execution of the Accounting Operations

• Create and prepare reconciliation of accounting transactions, as well as prepares and updates all accounting records.

Participation in Audits

• Assists in the execution of internal and external audits by timely gathering and providing all the required information and data as directed by supervisor, thus contributing towards their proper and accurate conduction, enhancing Company’s’ credibility and corporate image.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• 2 years and above of relevant work experience, ideally in Ship Management

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of maritime market conditions
• Fluency in English
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

Benefits

• Retirement Benefit
• SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions Employer’s Share
• Medical Insurance (HMO)
• Life Insurance
• Free Uniform
• Free Office Lunch
• Pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Leave on Day 1
• 18 Days’ Vacation Leave per annum (increasing every 5 years of service by 1 day up to 22 days)
• 21 Days Sickness Leave per annum

Administrative Benefits

• Hybrid setup
• Compassionate Leave 3 Day – Immediate Family; 1 Day - Extended Family
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Birthday Allowance of Php 1,500
• Medical Reimbursement-Php 750 per month; Php 9,000 per annum
• Wedding Gift
• Eyeglasses worth Php 3,000 upon regularization