Accounts Officer

We’re looking to hire an Accounts Officer who can provide day-to-day support to our stakeholders and account representatives and ensure smooth accounting procedures. Candidates applying for the role should be highly organized and must perform multiple tasks for different teams/clients simultaneously. The Candidate should drive growth to our company by being an essential part of the Account Management team. 1. Executes all the accounting transactions of the assigned vessels, i.e., invoices, expenses, payments, payroll, etc., updates accordingly all the respective accounting ledgers, to assist in the effective monitoring of each vessel financial operation and compliance with the accounting rules and legislation. 2. Upon approval, proceeds to the prompt settlement of all accounts / payments of related vessels, to support the smooth operation of vessels. 3. Produces and upon approval submits periodical financial reports of the assigned vessels to ship owners and reviews vessels actual costs against budgets. Informs the Chief Accountant/ Supervisor, Senior Officer of each assigned vessel, concerning budget variances. 4. Issues the invoices for each client according to the contractual agreements and upon approval from his/her supervisor submits them to clients, as well as monitor their timely payment, reporting any potential discrepancies from schedule. Monitors the financial position of assigned vessels and communicates with clients accordingly. 5. Gathers and provides information concerning the company’s and the vessels financial status, to support the development of report for management and facilitate decision-making. 6. Proceeds all the accounting entries and develops analytical monthly accounting reports according to the requirements and processes of BSM, to provide management with the requirement information. 7. Co‑ordinate with GSC and make sure all accounting activities outsourced to GSC are timely and accurately performed. 8. Proceeds to the reconciliation of accounting transactions (or reviews reconciliations produced by GSC), as well as prepares and updates all accounting records and subordinate ledgers of the SMC in accordance with BSM accounting policies, chart of accounts, and related accounting principles and practices. 9. Updates all the management accounting systems, to provide prompt and adequate information concerning costs and other financial/ accounting information, for purposes of control and evaluation of operations’ performance. 10. Keeps up to date with changes in the accounting legislation and reviews the operation of the department, proposing and, upon approval, implementing improvements in policies, procedures, and guidelines, enhancing the smooth and efficient workflow of the department and its compliance with local and international accounting standards. 11. Keeps up to date with the changes and revisions in the Ship Management Agreements, crew wage scales and tariff of contracted agents, to support their compliance monitoring with the relevant billing and payment activities. 12. Assists in the execution of internal and external audits by timely gathering and providing all the required information and data as directed by supervisor, thus contributing towards their proper and accurate conduction, enhancing the Company’s credibility and corporate image. Requirements University graduate of Accountancy, Finance Management, Management Accounting, or related 1-2 years experience in the field of Accounting Excellent computer skills (MS Office in particular) Organizational and time-management skills Good communication skills with a problem‑solving attitude Can start ASAP and amenable to work onsite at BSM House, Quirino Malate Manila Benefits 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 Job Type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr