Vessel Accountant (CPA)

We Search @ Searchers & Staffers Corp.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Vessel Accountant to manage accounting records for a portfolio of vessels. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, maintaining communication with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 4 years of accounting experience. Proficiency with ERP systems and digital finance tools is a plus. The position is full-time and based onsite in Pasay, Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in core accounting and financial report preparation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and cash flow reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities for vessels including fund requests.
• Prepare and submit monthly vessel financial reports.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and address queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Financial statement analysis

Proficiency in Excel

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

SAP

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

On-site - Pasay 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.
• Open to work on a full onsite set up.