Maritime Accounting Intern — Hands-On Finance & Growth

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Philippines; On-site; PHP 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured internship program

Mentoring from accountants

Maritime finance exposure

Competitive stipend

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is offering an Accounting Intern position in the Philippines. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across core accounting tasks, month-end activities, and process improvements under qualified accountants’ supervision.

Participants will assist with invoicing, reconciliations, VAT and statutory reporting, and collaborate with operations and procurement to ensure accurate charge allocations. Mentoring and practical maritime finance exposure are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Can render at least 300 hours and work at Quirino, Malate, Manila.

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

English fluency

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork / independence

Education

Currently pursuing degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Navision

Xero

Job description

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is offering an Accounting Intern position in the Philippines. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across core accounting tasks, month-end activities, and process improvements under qualified accountants’ supervision.

Participants will assist with invoicing, reconciliations, VAT and statutory reporting, and collaborate with operations and procurement to ensure accurate charge allocations. Mentoring and practical maritime finance exposure are provided.