Accounts Officer - Vessel
As an Accounts Officer - Vessel at BSM, you will be responsible for managing the financial operations of assigned vessels, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and compliance with maritime financial standards. This role is essential in maintaining financial transparency between ship and shore, supporting operational efficiency, and enabling informed decision-making through reliable financial data.
Key Responsibilities
Execute timely accounting transactions for assigned vessels including invoices, expenses, payments, and payroll
Prepare and submit periodic financial reports and monitor actual costs against budgets
Issue client invoices in line with contractual agreements and monitor timely payments
Raise and reconcile intercompany invoices and balances
Provide financial data to support management reporting and decision-making
Develop monthly accounting reports in line with company requirements
Reconcile accounting transactions and maintain updated ledgers
Update management accounting systems to support performance evaluation
Stay informed on changes in accounting legislation and propose improvements
Monitor compliance with ship management agreements, wage scales, and agent tariffs
Support internal and external audits by providing required financial documentation
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, ideally in ship management or maritime finance
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling
Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of maritime market conditions
Fluency in English
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Accounts Officer - Vessel
- Locations
- Manila, Philippines
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employing Company
- BSM International ( Philippines ) Inc
- Address
- BSM House, 1965 Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila
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