Contribution and Aim

The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for providing accounting/bookkeeping services to OSM Offices handling the client’s vessel books.

Key Responsibilities and Role (s)

• Manages the agreed scope of services of the Vessel Accounting:
• Cash Management – Fund Request
• Cash to Master Arrangement
• Updating Annual Budget
• Period end closing
• Balance sheet accounts reconciliation
• Clearing of recon items/Investigation, and follow up on aging items
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Variance Analysis
• OSA/BS Analysis
• Assists in year-end routine and back up some system administrative functions.
• Demonstrates authority and thorough understanding of the FR functions and related services.
• Trains new hires.
• Supervises and measures the productivity of the team based on the agreed goals and KPI.
• Develops a customer service culture within VA and other departments.
• Develops, implements, and monitors a system of checks and balances relating to VA services.
• Liaises with Auditors

Education and Qualification

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant would be an advantage.
• Highly motivated, structured, and quality-driven individual who in parallel possesses strong initiative, excellent, interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates team collaboration and team spirit.
• Good command in English – oral and written skills.
• Must be well organized and self-starter.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Has initiative, able to work with minimum supervision and meet deadlines.
• Customer service oriented

Experiences

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experiences.
• Experience in the Shipping / Ship management industry is preferred.
• Past audit, accounting, and analytical experiences would be an advantage.
• Good team-player, proactive and positive working attitude.
• Independent with innovation and problem-solving skills.
• Good/Excellent Advanced MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to start work immediately or on short notice is preferred