Accounting Officer

About the role

Join Wilhelmsen's global team as an Accounting Officer, handling accurate processing, recording, and reporting of financial activities for assigned vessels and clients. You will ensure timely payroll, allotment, and related financial communications for seafarers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare journal vouchers, allotment agreements, and monthly payroll calculations based on vessel allotment data.
• Generate and send covering/authorization letters to banks for allotment remittances and manage related payslips.
• Maintain and update vessel-specific financial files, including applications, agreements, and wage accounts.
• Reconcile monthly wage accounts with actual allotments and monitor deduction schedules for crew members.
• Respond to email and letter inquiries from crew, beneficiaries, and banks, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues.
• Assist the Crew Payroll Accountant with fund requests and participate in annual operating plan activities and emergency contingency tasks.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP for voucher processing.
• Experience with ZFI and PDF documentation for crew claims and DMW liquidations.
• Strong knowledge of vessel payroll and allotment procedures.