Senior Accounts Lead – Client Services & Team Mentorship

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefit

Medical Insurance (HMO)

Life Insurance

Free Uniform

Free Office Lunch

Sick Leave & Vacation Leave (pro-rated

Birthday Leave

Medical Reimbursement Php 750/mo

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is seeking a Senior Accounts Officer / Assistant Team Leader to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reports, and guide the accounting team. The ideal candidate will provide as a key client contact and supervise day-to-day activities in a hybrid setup in the Philippines.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel/ERP systems. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive accounting experience, preferably with supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Proven experience reviewing financial statements, client reports, and accounting transactions.
• Ability to understand the complete service cycle and communicate effectively with clients regarding financial matters and inquiries.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review client statements and voyage accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission to clients.
• Perform first-level approval of payments, ensuring supporting documentation and authorizations are complete and accurate.
• Oversee and validate accounting entries, reconciliations, invoices, and financial reports prepared by team members.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding financial inquiries, account balances, billing matters, and statement clarifications.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the full scope of services provided to clients and effectively communicate financial impacts and requirements.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior accountants and team members.
• Monitor work quality and ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and process issues in a timely manner.
• Assist management in improving accounting procedures, controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Support the Team Leader and management in special projects, audits, and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement is seeking a Senior Accounts Officer / Assistant Team Leader to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reports, and guide the accounting team. The ideal candidate will provide as a key client contact and supervise day-to-day activities in a hybrid setup in the Philippines.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel/ERP systems. CPA preferred.