Job Description

As a Corporate Group Accounts Officer at BSM, you will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and the general ledger, performing reconciliations, producing fixed asset reports, and managing intercompany billings — in full alignment with BSM accounting rules, standards, and company policies.

Collaborates with various groups to control and oversee group costs from a financial perspective.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Processes all the accounting transactions of the Group entities i.e. invoices, expenses, -, etc., updating accordingly all the respective accounting ledgers, in order to assist in the effective monitoring of each Group entity financial operation and compliance with the accounting rules and legislation.
• Upon approval, proceeds to the prompt settlement of all accounts/payments of Group entities.
• Issues inter-company invoices and reconciles inter-company balances on a periodic basis.
• Proceeds to the reconciliation of accounting transactions, as well as prepares and updates all accounting records and subordinate ledgers of the Group entities in accordance with BSM accounting policies, the chart of accounts, and related accounting principles and practices.
• Updates all the management accounting systems, in order to provide prompt and adequate information concerning costs and other financial/ accounting information, for purposes of control and evaluation of operations’ performance.
• Exerts cost control for the group teams as per the agreed budgets and policies.
• Identifies cost-controlling measures for the group teams and supports in the review of the controlling areas identified. This includes but is not limited to expenses exceeding the budget.
• Preparation of the budget and forecasts, ensuring the needful is done to ensure budgets are not excessive and forecasts are realistic and achievable. Produces monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Monitors actual results with the budget / Forecast, ensures the development of the respective management reports, and flags issues for consideration.
• Assists in the execution of internal and external audits by timely gathering and providing all the required information and data.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, ideally within ship management or a similar industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Good analytical and conceptual thinking
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the local/regional maritime market conditions
• Very good people management skills
• Fluency in English

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

• Annual leave days: 22
• Competitive compensation package.
• Provident fund.
• Education sponsorship.
• Medical insurance.
• Gym membership.
• Parking sponsorship.

In addition, everyone in the BSM community benefits from:

• Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement.
• My door is always open policy by leaders.
• 24/7 mental health support

How to Apply

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About Company

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd

Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers. As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level. The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together, we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all around the world safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people. Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment? Then join the BSM family! We’re looking forward to meeting you!