We are seeking an experienced and dependable Accounts Team Leader to join our finance group and manage day-to-day accounts operations. The successful candidate will lead a small team, ensure accurate and timely financial processing, drive process improvements, and support month-end and statutory reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

· Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Officers and Senior Accounts Officers.

· Monitor team performance against established KPIs and service standards.

· Review work deliverables and provide technical guidance and feedback.

· Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development initiatives.

· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

· Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.

· Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

· Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.

· Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.

· Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and reporting requirements.

Client Service & Stakeholder Management

· Serve as the primary escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders.

· Build strong working relationships with assigned vessel owners, management companies, and international counterparts.

· Conduct regular service review meetings with stakeholders.

· Ensure service delivery commitments are consistently achieved.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

· Coordinate external and statutory audits.

· Review audit schedules and support responses to audit queries.

· Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and accounting policies.

· Identify and manage accounting and operational risks.

Process Improvement & Digitalization

· Drive process enhancement, standardization, and automation initiatives.

· Support implementation of new technologies and reporting tools.

· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and client experience.

· Promote best practices across the team.