ACCOUNTANT (SHIPPING)

Industry:Shipping & Maritime

One of our clients in the maritime industry is urgently hiring an Accountant to head their Customer Accounts Section. The selected candidate will be responsible for overallcustomer invoicing, collections, credit control & monitoring and maintaining accurate recordsand other related functions. He will coordinate with internal departments to ensure that customers are properly billed and that payments are collected on time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervision of a team of staff to ensure the accuracy of invoicing to customers in terms of Tariff, relevant circulars, memos as applicable and fulfil VAT requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date billing and ensure timely collection of payments
• Dealing with customers in connection customer account opening, collections, invoice related queries and their Accounts in general
• Regular monitoring and reporting of customer accounts, credit limits, non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities;
  • Monitoring of Credit limits, Security Deposits and Bank Guarantees and follow up for timely renewal of guarantees
  • Generate customer aging analysis and monitor regularly
  • Periodical quantitative reports for management reporting
• Periodical reconciliation of customer accounts, Month-end and Year-end activities for closing and comply with audit requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant with15 years of relevant industry experience in handling customer invoicing and accounts, out of which at least5 years should be in industry related to seaport and shipping business.
• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, accountability and attention to detail.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency withOracle and/or relevant ERP softwareand strong capabilities in MS Office applications.
• Conversant with the VAT requirements for the various services rendered by the organization.
• Male candidates only