Description
<p><strong>Educational Qualification:</strong></p><p>We are looking for candidates with a strong accounting background.</p><p><strong>Preferred qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>M.Com</p></li><li><p>CA Inter</p></li><li><p>B. Com graduates may also be considered where they have strong relevant accounting experience. MBA and fully qualified CA candidates are not required for this position.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><p>Relevant 2-3 years minimum accounting experience is important. Candidates with experience with following areas would be preferred:</p><ul><li><p>Expense allocation</p></li><li><p>Reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Management accounting support</p></li><li><p>Shipping or vessel accounting</p></li><li><p>Outsourcing work</p></li></ul><p><strong>Shipping industry experience would be an advantage but is not essential.</strong></p><p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate should be:</p><ul><li><p>Extremely detail-oriented</p></li><li><p>Accurate and methodical</p></li><li><p>Strong with numbers</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working with Excel and accounting systems</p></li><li><p>Proactive in identifying errors and discrepancies</p></li><li><p>Reliable and consistent</p></li><li><p>Keen to learn and take on greater responsibility</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently without much supervision</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Allocate and account for credit card expenses accurately.</p></li><li><p>Review and allocate invoices to the appropriate vessel, department or cost category.</p></li><li><p>Ensure expenses are recorded against the correct vessels and accounting codes.</p></li><li><p>Review supporting documents and identify discrepancies or missing information.</p></li><li><p>Assist the UK finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Perform regular checks to minimize data-entry and accounting errors.</p></li><li><p>Assist with reconciliations and other accounting tasks as required.</p></li><li><p>Follow established accounting procedures and improve processes where appropriate.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Good understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.</p></li><li><p>Strong Microsoft Excel skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>High level of accuracy with minimal punching/data-entry errors.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to review large volumes of transactions carefully.</p></li><li><p>Good organizational and time-management skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Good written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to work with a UK-based finance team and UK working practices.</p></li></ul><p></p>