Vessel Accountant, 1-Year Contract (Shipping)

Vessel Accountant - 1-Year Contract (Shipping)

This is a 1-year contract role which supports core finance operations, with a focus on month end close, reporting, and group submissions. The role is hands-on and suited to someone comfortable operating across full sets of accounts in a structured, deadline driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the processing and payment of non-trade invoices and staff claims, ensuring timely approvals and accurate postings.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting schedules, including depreciation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month-end closing activities and maintain balance sheet schedules.
• Prepare fortnightly cash flow forecasts to support treasury planning.
• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns.
• Support annual external audits, including audit confirmations and responding to ad hoc audit requests.
• Assist with corporate tax schedules and annual personal tax reporting/
• Review and administer loan facility documentation, ensuring accuracy of financing records.
• Support lease accounting activities and review related accounting entries.
• Coordinate finance documentation through DocuSign and review work completed by outsourced accounting providers.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and accounting projects as required.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a recognised professional qualification
• Experience in the maritime industry with a ship owner/ship management company is a must
• Around 5 years of relevant hands-on accounting experience, ideally covering full sets
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Experience with GST preparation and statutory reporting.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment, with clear communication skills
• Ability to start on short notice is advantageous