Who we are:
At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organizations.
We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.
Sound like the place for you?
Business Need / Purpose of Role
The **Accountant Assistant** reporting to the Senior Accountant will provide administrative and general financial business support to assigned team handling a variety of functions to ensure that operations and internal and external customer needs are met.
**Objectives & Measurement - Key Responsibilities**
- Perform various support activities to execute accounting routines and standards, ensuring the accuracy of accounting reports and compliance with terms.
- Assist in the development of accounting rules within the financial management system.
- Keep up-to-date with ancillary obligations related to taxes, social security, and corporate areas, in accordance with company guidelines.
- Analyze invoices, ensuring fiscal and tax compliance.
- Operate the financial/accounting system, ensuring correct issuance and accounting coding in line with company standards.
- Conduct employee payroll accounting, ensuring accuracy in entries and tax collection. Other activities related to the position.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, multitask and possess strong initiative, exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
- Ability to think logically, establish and follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and reprioritize tasks in response to unexpected changes in priorities or processes.
- Ability to gather, organize, and analyze narrative and statistical data analyze problems, consider options, formulate strategies, and make practical recommendations.
- Possess organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize, be detail oriented and results driven.
- Possess high energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.
- Must possess an advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and attention to detail are paramount; accuracy is a must
- Ability to compose balances of accounting accounts
- Knowledge of financial management and accounting systems.
- Must have an advanced communication (verbal, written and listening) skills in order to communicate at different levels throughout the organization.
**Education, Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses**
**Education/Experience**:
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related major in a public or accredited private academic institution desired, but not required
- Experience with payroll and strong knowledge of related practices
- Experience with tax withholdings and tax legislation
- Experience with invoicing
- Experience in process improvement and/or lean six sigma processes
- Prior experience in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, or Transportation/Logistics or Maritime industry preferred, but not required
- 1-3 years related work experience required
**Why Inchcape Shipping Services?**
We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
**_ Global Perspective_** - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
**_ The Power of People_**_ -_ we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
**_ Progress_**_ _- we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
In return, we will offer you:
A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally as a minimum you will receive:
- Life assurance
- Healthcare
- Competitive salary
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Values Award celebration events
- Team building days
Plus, much more!
Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about th