Junior Vessel Accountant

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Department: Vessel Accounting
• Reporting To: Chief Accountant
• Location: Monaco
• Contract Type: CDD (6 months) – potential for a permanent contract
• Start Date: Asap

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Scorpio Group of companies (Scorpio) is a global leader in the maritime industry and has been investing in and operating shipping assets for over 50 years. Specializing in the transportation of seaborne commodities and petroleum products, Scorpio offers comprehensive technical management services as well as commercially managing one of the world’s largest fleets. Headquartered in Monaco, today Scorpio employs over 900 onshore professionals across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, ensuring excellence in maritime operations worldwide.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Junior Vessel Accountant will support the accounting function of a U.S.-listed company by providing financial services to its U.S.-based office. The selected candidate will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with deadlines across daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycles.

• Day to day activities:
  o Payments (using online banking system)
  o Booking of invoices
  o Analysis and reconciliation of customer statements
  o Analysis and reconciliation of vendor statements
• Weekly/Monthly activities:
  o Prepare weekly cash position to send to management
  o Prepare bank reconciliations
  o Reconciliation of luboil inventory
  o Analysis and reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions
  o Booking and analysis of running costs accruals
• Quarterly activities
  o Verify the adequacy and accuracy of financial records prior to quarter-end closing.
  o Book closing journals
  o Reconciliation of interfaces with external IT systems
  o Support the team to meet the closing deadlines
• Collect and provide supporting documents for quarterly and year-end audits
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc tasks and special projects as required

EXPERIENCE

• Accounting / Economic background
• 1-3 years’ experience in an accounting role

COMPETENCIES

• Fluent in English (spoken and written – Mother tongue is a plus)
• Proficiency with Office package (Excel, Word and Power point)
• IT literate (quick learner of various systems and how they are connected)
• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Keen to learn and grow
• Knowledge of D365 (Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus
• Experience or knowledge of the shipping industry is a plus
• Understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting degree

At Scorpio, our people are our strength, and their diverse talents are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.