Fleet Accountant

To maintain accurate financial records for each of the vessels under his/her responsibility and to produce timely, accurate and meaningful management reports for in-house departments and the vessel owners.

To maintain an up-to-date general ledger for Fleet of Vessels (7-8 vessels)
To prepare and review vessel financial data and ensure it is properly authorised and coded by the relevant departments
Preparation of all funding requests that always ensures sufficient funding of the vessel to enable all commitments to be settled as per timelines
Payment of purchase invoices, payroll and other creditors within the agreed payment terms and in line with V.Group policy
Ensure all reports and requests are prepared for the client within the prescribed timetable
Liaising with Vessel Financial Controller and other departments in order to provide explanation for Budget variances
Supporting the Vessel Financial Controller with any other duties that may be necessary

Full Time Graduation in Commerce
2-3 years of prior work experience in Accounting processes will be an added advantage
Good Knowledge of MS office specially Excel Skills
Excellent accounting knowledge.
Good English communications skills written and verbal.
Good interpersonal /business skills
Ability to work on own initiative in a Team environment
Good organizational time management skills
Analytical approach / good problem solving skills
Good reporting skills
Competent in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills (vlookup, pivot table etc.)
Dependability, enthusiasm, excellent spoken written communication, teamwork, high work output, accurate and methodical in approach to work, ability to work to tight deadlines, good organisational skills.
Ideally, the person would either hold an HND in accounting, an accounting degree, or be at the very early stages of a recognised professional accounting qualification.