Accounts Manager at Alkanes-Diaplous Limited

Main Responsibilities

Financial accounts and revenue cycle management:

• Manage the full financial cycle of all revenue streams, including those from vessels and other business segments, from invoicing to payment processing.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for clients, addressing financial queries, resolving billing disputes, and managing payment collections to maintain financial clarity and compliance.
• Prepare and issue memos for processing payments, ensuring accurate posting and reconciliation within the ERP system.

Accounting and financial reporting:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for review by senior management.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset schedule, ensuring accurate records of all company assets, and calculating depreciation in accordance with policy.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into the performance and profitability of all business segments.

Financial controls and compliance:

• Manage the company's petty cash imprest system, ensuring strict control, accurate recording, and timely reconciliation of all disbursements.
• Check the accuracy of monthly staff payroll, pension, and other related statutory deductions, ensuring timely processing and compliance.
• Ensure the accurate preparation, timely remittance, and proper filing of all monthly and annual returns to federal and state tax authorities and other government agencies.
• Coordinate and attend to external audit requests, providing necessary documentation and explanations to auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant maritime industry regulations and standard accounting principles.
• Inventory and operational finance

Inventory Control and Management:

• Oversee inventory control procedures to ensure accurate stock valuation, tracking, and consumption related to vessel supplies and other business operations. This includes conducting periodic reconciliations of physical inventory with financial records.
• Provide financial support to operational teams to optimize cost-efficiency and profitability across all business activities.

General duties:

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve cross-functional financial issues and support the Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) in achieving strategic financial objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the GCFO.

Required skills and qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Experience within maritime, shipping, or logistics industry is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in managing accounts receivable, collections, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Must have ACCA or ACA (must be a chartered accountant).

Skills:

• Financial acumen: Strong understanding of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), financial reporting, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiation and communication: Excellent financial negotiation skills and clear communication when handling financial discrepancies with clients.
• Technical proficiency: High proficiency in ERP financial software and advanced skills in Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Analytical thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to financial management.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Independence and collaboration: Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.