Executes all the accounting transactions of the assigned vessels, i.e., invoices, expenses, payments, payroll, etc.,updates accordingly all the respective accounting ledgers, in order to assist in the effective monitoring of eachvessel financial operation and compliance with the accounting rules and legislation.
Upon approval, proceeds to the prompt settlement of all accounts / payments of related vessels, so as to support thesmooth operation of vessels
Produces and upon approval submits periodical financial reports of the assigned vessels to ship owners and reviewsvessels actual costs against budgets. Informs the Chief Accountant/ Supervisor, Senior Officer of each assignedvessel, concerning budget variances
Issues the invoices for each client according to the contractual agreements and upon approval from his/hersupervisor submits them to clients, as well as monitor their timely payment, reporting any potential discrepanciesfrom schedule. Monitors the financial position of assigned vessels and communicates with clients accordingly.Raises intercompany invoices and reconciles the intercompany balance on periodical basis
Gathers and provides information concerning the companyand the vessels financial status, in order to support thedevelopment of report for management and facilitate decision making
Proceeds all the accounting entries and develops analytical monthly accounting reports according to therequirements and processes of BSM, in order to provide management with the requirement information.
Proceeds to the reconciliation of accounting transactions (or reviews reconciliations produced by GSC), as well asprepares and updates all accounting records and subordinate ledgers of the SMC in accordance with BSMaccounting policies, chart of accounts, and related accounting principles and practices.
Updates all the management accounting systems, in order to provide prompt and adequate information concerningcosts and other financial/ accounting information, for purposes of control and evaluation of operationsperformance
Keeps up-to-date with changes in the accounting legislation and reviews the operation of the department, proposingand, upon approval, implementing improvements in policies, procedures and guidelines, enhancing the smooth andefficient workflow of the department and its compliance with local and international accounting standards.
Keeps up to date with the changes and revisions in the Ship Management Agreements, crew wage scales and tariffof contracted agents, in order to support their compliance monitoring with the relevant billing and payment activities.
Assists in the execution of internal and external audits by timely gathering and providing all therequired information and data as directed by supervisor, thus contributing towards their properand accurate conduction, enhancing Companycredibility and corporate image

Requirements
Education & Qualifications:

University degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent

Work Experience:

3-5 years and above of relevant work experience, ideally in Ship Management

Job-Specific Skills:

Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems

bility to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.

Good analytical and conceptual thinking

ttention to detail

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of the local/regional maritime market conditions

Very good people management skills

Fluency in English

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Vessel Accountant

kolkata, mumbai, new delhi, hyderabad, pune, chennai, bengaluru

3.0 - 5.0 yrs

INR 8 - 12 Lacs

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