About this role
Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.
At BSM, success is built on teamwork. With a diverse, multinational team, we collaborate to drive innovation and set industry standards.
Looking for a dynamic career and global opportunities? Then join the BSM family.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
As a Corporate Accounts Officer at BSM, you will be responsible for executing and overseeing corporate accounting activities at Group level. This includes processing corporate accounting transactions, maintaining accounting records and the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, preparing fixed asset reports, and managing intercompany billings, while ensuring full compliance with BSM accounting standards, procedures, and company policies.
What you'll do
Process all accounting transactions and maintain accounting ledgers
Execute prompt settlement of accounts and payments upon approval
Handle group cross-charges, shared services allocations, and intercompany
Issue and monitor supplier invoices and intercompany billing
Produce analytical monthly accounting reports for management
Produce and monitor quarterly forecasting and annual budget
Handle employee credit card reconciliations and travel expense reimbursements
Assist in internal and external audits
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
Process invoices and expenses, including travel expense claims, and update all accounting ledgers
Settle accounts/payments upon approval
Raise and reconcile intercompany invoices periodically
Reconcile accounting transactions per BSM policies
Process group-related cross-charges
Accounting Reporting
Update management accounting systems promptly
Develop analytical monthly accounting reports
Provide management with required financial information
Control & Compliance
Review accounting transactions and processes to ensure appropriate controls and compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards
Identify process gaps and opportunities to improve and cost optimization
Apply appropriate VAT treatment to accounting transactions and maintain related records
Others
Assist in internal and external audit queries as required
Support various financial processes by coordinating across teams, ensuring availability of required information and addressing queries.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
2–5 years of relevant experience in accounts.
Ship management or a similar industry experience preferable.
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
Maritime market knowledge
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