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Senior Accounts Officer
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement. Review client statements and voyage accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission to clients.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting while effectively communicating with clients about financial matters. Proven leadership in guiding and mentoring team members to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingFinancial ReportingLeadership And MentoringMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Hard Skills
ReconciliationsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledger AccountingFinancial Statement ReviewAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesCoaching And Support
Tools & Technologies
Accounting SoftwareERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Industry Keywords
Maritime AccountingShipping IndustryVoyage Accounting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review client statements and voyage accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission to clients.
- Perform first-level approval of payments, ensuring supporting documentation and authorizations are complete and accurate.
- Oversee and validate accounting entries, reconciliations, invoices, and financial reports prepared by team members.
- Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding financial inquiries, account balances, billing matters, and statement clarifications.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the full scope of services provided to clients and effectively communicate financial impacts and requirements.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to junior accountants and team members.
- Monitor work quality and ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and client-specific requirements.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and process issues in a timely manner.
- Assist management in improving accounting procedures, controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Support the Team Leader and management in special projects, audits, and financial reporting requirements.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
- Proven experience reviewing financial statements, client reports, and accounting transactions.
- Ability to understand the complete service cycle and communicate effectively with clients regarding financial matters and inquiries.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly preferred.
- Experience in maritime, shipping, voyage accounting, or related industries is an advantage.
- Prior experience in a team lead, supervisory, or senior accounting role is preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Retirement Benefit SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions Employer’s Share
- Medical Insurance (HMO)
- Life Insurance
- Free Uniform
- Free Office Lunch
- Pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Leave on Day 1
- 18 Days’ Vacation Leave per annum (increasing every 5 years of service by 1 day up to 22 days)
- 21 Days Sickness Leave per annum
- Administrative Benefits
- Hybrid setup
- Compassionate Leave 3 Day – Immediate Family; 1 Day - Extended Family
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Birthday Allowance of Php 1,500
- Medical Reimbursement-Php 750 per month; Php 9,000 per annum
- Wedding Gift
- Eyeglasses worth Php 3,000 upon regularization