Vessel Accountant

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Vessel Accountant to maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of vessels. This role requires managing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing detailed financial reports, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 4 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in ERP systems and digital finance tools is preferred. Strong communication skills in English are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in core accounting and financial report preparation.
• Experience in the shipping or maritime industry is an advantage but not required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of vessels.
• Prepare and submit monthly vessel financial reports.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned vessels.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to ship owners.

Skills

Financial statements

Cash flow reporting

Budget vs. actual analysis

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Digital finance tools (PowerBI, Tableau)

Job description

On-site - Makati 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Vessel Accountant who will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records for a portfolio of vessels and managing financial reporting in coordination with ship owners and internal stakeholders. The role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of vessels, including fund requests, invoice verification, portage bill review, and month-end adjustment entries.
• Review vendor invoices from an accounting perspective and validate portage bills received from vessels.
• Prepare and submit monthly vessel financial reports, including cash flow statements and budget variance analyses, to technical departments and vessel owners within the required timelines.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and fund balance reconciliations for assigned vessels.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to ship owners while addressing any financial queries from vessel owners and technical teams.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure financial reporting requirements are properly understood and met.
• Support the reporting manager in monthly management reporting activities, including reports for senior leadership and budget variance analysis.
• Work collaboratively with finance managers and other departments, providing solutions-oriented recommendations while ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Perform other ad-hoc reporting tasks and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in core accounting and financial report preparation. Experience in the shipping or maritime industry is an advantage but not required.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow reporting, and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Exposure to digital finance tools or automation solutions (e.g., accounting automation, invoicing workflows, PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Working Location

4th floor, The Lydia Building, 39 Polaris, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila, Philippines