Vessel Accountant

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the Philippines is looking for an experienced accountant to manage accounting tasks for vessels in Pasay City. You will prepare financial reports, handle cash flow management, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance, have at least three years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in core accounting and financial reporting.
• CPA is an advantage.
• Proficient in digital accounting solutions and familiar with automation tools.
• Strong expertise in preparing Financial Statements, Cash Flow Reports, and Budget vs. Actual analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for vessels, including fund requests and vendor invoice checks.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports and cash flow statements.
• Ensure timely submission of reports and respond to queries.
• Support monthly management reporting activities (e.g., reports to MD, budget variance reports) in collaboration with the reporting manager.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
• Contribute solutions and recommendations to Finance Managers to meet organizational goals.
• Handle ad-hoc reporting tasks as assigned.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Microsoft Excel

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Power BI

Tableau

Tableau

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance or a related discipline
• CPA is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in core accounting and financial reporting; prior exposure to the shipping industry is a plus but not essential
• Strong expertise in preparing Financial Statements, Cash Flow Reports, and Budget vs. Actual analyses
• Proficient in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms
• Hands-on experience with digital accounting solutions, including automation tools, invoicing workflows, and data visualization platforms like Power BI and Tableau
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Amenable to working onsite in Pasay City everyday.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of vessels, including fund requests, vendor invoice checks, portage bill reviews, and month-end adjustments
• Prepare and deliver vessel financial reports, cash flow statements, and budget variance analyses; perform reconciliations of balance sheet and fund accounts
• Ensure timely submission of finalized reports to ship owners and respond promptly to queries from Technical teams and stakeholders
• Support monthly management reporting activities (e.g., reports to MD, budget variance reports) in collaboration with the reporting manager
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting
• Contribute solutions and recommendations to Finance Managers to meet organizational goals
• Handle ad-hoc reporting tasks as assigned