Vessel Accountant

3 days ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Alphard Maritime Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Job description

Job Title : Vessel Accountant

Department : Accounts & Finance

Reporting to : CFO

Location : Sakinaka, Andheri East, Mumbai (We may shift to Thane by next year)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Vessel Accountant to manage the financial accounting of vessel-related activities, including voyage accounting, expense tracking, port disbursements, and compliance with maritime financial regulations. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, technical, and procurement teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control for a designated fleet of vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain vessel-wise accounting for voyage expenses, revenue, and overheads in Tally.
  • Reconcile all expenses and SOA with IMOS.
  • Monitor and process port disbursement accounts (DAs), agency fees, and bunker costs.
  • Handle vendor invoices related to vessel operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
  • Reconcile voyage results and prepare vessel P&L statements monthly.
  • Track and report on OPEX and voyage expenses against approved budgets.
  • Coordinate with technical and operations teams to verify expenses and address discrepancies.
  • Ensure GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance for all vessel-related transactions.
  • Prepare supporting documentation for audits and liaise with internal and external auditors.
  • Support cash flow planning and forecast vessel cash requirements.
  • Maintain documentation for insurance claims, classification society fees, and crew expenses.
  • Assist in budgeting and cost estimation for new voyages or charters.
  • Assist in annual audit and also be responsible for internal auditing, periodically.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 6-10 years of relevant experience in shipping or maritime finance.
  • Strong knowledge of maritime accounting principles and port documentation.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Tally Prime, or similar.
  • Familiarity with GST and international shipping tax compliance is a plus.
  • Proficient in Tally, Advance Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Key Skills:

  • Voyage and cost accounting, IMOS, TALLY
  • Vendor and disbursement management, SAP
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Communication and teamwork

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