Vessel Accountant (CPA)

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.; Makati; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a detail-oriented Vessel Accountant in Makati. The role involves maintaining accurate accounting records and managing financial reporting for a portfolio of vessels. Candidates should have at least 4 years of core accounting experience, preferably with knowledge of ERP systems. Strong communication skills and a degree in Accounting or Finance are essential. Fresh CPA passers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in core accounting and financial report preparation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and cash flow reporting.
• Fresh CPA passers can apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for vessels.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports including cash flow statements.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial statements

Cash flow reporting

Budget vs. actual analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

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.
• Fresh CPA passers can apply.

Working Location

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