Functions and Responsibilities
· Comply to ASL HSSEQ policy and procedures.
· Responsible for the preparation of a full set of accounts for her or his portfolio of vessels up to monthly closing for review with the Senior Accountant
· Issues the invoices for each client according to the contractual agreements and upon approval from his/her supervisor submits them to clients, as well as monitor their timely payment, reporting any potential discrepancies from schedule. Monitors the financial position of assigned vessels.
· Executes all the accounting transactions of the assigned vessels, i.e., invoices, expenses, payments, payroll, etc., and updates accordingly all the respective accounting ledgers, to assist in the effective monitoring of each vessel's financial operation and compliance with the accounting rules and legislation.
· Performing bank reconciliation/checking bank recon
· Review and check master’s month-end cash statement.
· Upon approval, proceed to the prompt settlement of all accounts/payments of related vessels, to support the smooth operation of vessels.
· Produces and submits periodical financial reports of the assigned vessels to senior management and reviews the vessel's actual costs against budgets. Informs the Senior Accountant of each assigned vessel, concerning budget variances.
· Assisting Senior accountant for the timely preparation of yearly Company financial reports.
· Proceeds all the accounting entries and develops analytical monthly accounting reports according to the requirements and processes of Arcadia, to provide management with the required information. (DANAOS/SHIPNET)
Requirements:-
o Diploma in Accountancy/Finance/CPA/ACCA/Diploma
o At least 4 years of accounting experience specializing in vessel handling and analytical reporting from the shipping industry
o Skill(s): Accounts, Tax and GST reporting
o team player who is hands-on and meticulous in his/her work and can deliver within tight deadlines.
o Prior experience in the Shipping / Ship Management industry is a MUST.
o Prior experience with the DANAOS/SHIPNET accounting module preferred
