The Atlas Corp. and Seaspan teams are goal-driven and share a high-performance culture, focusing on building services offerings to become a leading asset manager. Seaspan provides many of the world's major shipping lines with alternatives to vessel ownership by offering long-term leases on large, modern containerships and pure car, truck carriers (PCTCs) combined with industry leading ship management serves. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU vessels. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp, Seaspan delivers on the company's core strategy as a leading asset management and core infrastructure company. Position Description: The Vessel Accounts Officer is responsible for carrying out the daily and month end activities related to the accounting of the costs associated with operating of the vessel. This includes, but is not limited to, crew wages and expenses, logistics, and spares/repairs. Job Responsibilities: Processes payroll of the ships on a daily basis and verifies the final settlement account of the crew sign- off Verifies manning agent expense statements Review and process the wage payment (allotment) on a monthly basis Generate weekly or monthly payment register from NetSuite for the vendors and advise AP for wire Processes the cash to the Master and coordinates with the global agents for the supply of cash to the ship Verifies the Seafarers Employment Agreement (SEA) before issuing to crew Processes transactions into the Company’s vessel management system (NS5), the Company’s crew payroll system (ShipMate) and the Company’s accounting system (NetSuite) in accordance with accounting policies and procedures Prepares, processes and cross-reviews adjusting journal entries Works with vendors, Operations, Crewing and Financial Services to resolve vendor and payroll queries Prepares monthly accounts and Vendor reconciliation and working papers Month end accounts review and make accrual or prepaid in accordance with accounting policies and procedures Consults with the Accounting Supervisor, responds to and addresses payroll queries from the vessels Performs other duties as assigned from time to time Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business/commerce Minimum four years of accounting experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Data processing and data analysis skills Additional Desired Qualifications: Ability to work in a team environment, both financial and operational Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good writing style Attention to detail Job Demands and/or Physical Requirements: Flexibility to meet deadlines or accommodate time zone differences
The Vessel Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economical operation of assigned vessels. Applying knowledge of engineering, HR management, shipping industry regulations, commercial and legal considerations, the Vessel Manager guides sea staff onboard assigned vessels. Initiating continuous improvement in ship performance and enhancing teamwork between ship and office are also key responsibilities. The incumbent should be well-versed with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection, and Quality Policy (PL-005) and should comprehend the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS). Complying with this policy and other regulatory requirements, reporting any environmental noncompliance or concerns to the management is essential. Key responsibilities include guiding, advising, and monitoring vessel operations, assisting in vessel maintenance, researching technical information for vessel performance enhancement, preparing for scheduled maintenance and repairs, managing vessels in compliance with regulations and safety standards, analyzing ships" performance, ensuring operational certification requirements, monitoring expenses, and budgeting for vessel operations. The Vessel Manager must have a minimum of one year of experience as a technical superintendent in a company managing vessels engaged in international trading, and either one full year as a chief engineer or completed three contracts as a chief engineer with Seaspan. Proficiency in English, strong technical knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, a Class 1 marine engineer certificate, and a degree in marine engineering or equivalent are required qualifications. Desired qualifications include experience with container ships, education in mechanical engineering or naval architecture, and familiarity with new-builds and dry-dockings. The role demands regular international travel, mobility for vessel inspections, availability outside office hours via mobile device, and maintenance of a home internet connection for work purposes.,