Team lead - Vessel Accounting

This position will be working with Wilhelmsen Ship Management, a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. With a pool of more than 13000 seafarers and over 600 shore-based employees all over the world, Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of worlds largest third-party ship managers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and counting.

About the Role

This position manages end-to-end maritime payroll operations for global crew members. You will oversee both automated (Compass) and manual (Portage bill) processing to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The role involves team supervision, accounting reconciliation in SAP, and acting as a key liaison between vessels, manning offices, and treasury.

Main Responsibilities

• Automated Payroll (Compass): Manage month-end cycles, including data uploads, wage adjustments (bonuses/adjustments), tax/EPF deductions, and allotment approvals against D14 forms.
• Manual Payroll (Portage Bill): Verify monthly onboard earnings, OT hours, cash accounts, and expenses against original receipts and sea employment agreements.
• Financial Accounting: Perform journal entries in SAP for agency fees, union dues, and funds; reconcile balance sheet items and manage provision consumption.
• Payment & Reporting: Generate payment drafts for Filipino and non-Filipino crew, issue payslips, and provide monthly summaries to Vessel Accounting and Masters.
• Compliance & Communication: Adhere to strict monthly closing checklists, archive records, and resolve queries from agents and technical managers within one business day.
• Leadership: Supervise team activities to ensure all tasks meet stipulated timelines and accuracy standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or Commerce.
• Minimum 5 years in a related field, including experience managing others.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with accounting software (SAP preferred).
• Strong command of English to liaise with international stakeholders.
• Sharp analytical problem-solving abilities and resilience to meet tight deadlines under pressure

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Team Commitment
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Professionalism