Accounts Executive

About the role

The Account Executive manages the full set of accounts for ship-owning entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial records at both entity and vessel levels. The role involves close collaboration with outsourced Technical and Crewing Managers to handle cost allocation, reconciliations, and financial controls for vessel operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain full set of accounts for assigned ship-owning entities, covering Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, liquidity, and vessel-level accounting.

• Ensure accounting entries accurately reflect ship-owning business transactions, with proper allocation to General Ledger accounts and cost centres.

• Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable for timely cash collection and payments, including billing, invoicing, monthly Statements of Account, debtors ageing analysis, and weekly escalations.

• Handle liquidity and cash reconciliations, cash book maintenance, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and alignment of operational cash to the master ledger.

• Liaise with Technical and Crewing Managers for monthly reconciliations, variance resolution, and timely vessel expense postings.

• Support month-end and year-end closings with accruals, reconciliations, audit schedules, and responses to queries.

• Execute accounting tasks professionally, assist colleagues, and handle ad-hoc finance duties.

Skills and competencies

• Strong knowledge of ship-owning and vessel accounting.

• Excellent reconciliation and General Ledger control skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities effectively.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Prior experience in shipping, ship owning, or ship management highly preferred.

Apply with your resume and expected salary if you seek growth in maritime finance.