Vessel Accounting Manager Inchcape Shipping Services - Mobile

The Vessel Accounting Manager provides day to day management and delivery of Vessel Accounting processes and work groups to include Disbursement Accounting (DA), Cash and Accounts Payables.   Provides oversight and drives delivery of key transactional processes related to cash management, AP and DA rendering in accordance with ISS processes/procedures and acceptable accounting practices.  Ensures processes meet ISS targets and delivers timely reporting data as required by corporate standards.  Provides leadership and development of functional teams with the goal of fostering teamwork, open communication, performance management and training all within the ISS HR framework. 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in accounting or finance management role.
• Prior experience in shipping, transportation and/or logistics preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a department, managing personnel and accounting management
• Advise or counsel others.
• Coordinate, negotiate, monitor and organize activities of others to achieve objectives.
• Instruct and teach others.
• Participate in group activities which require interpersonal skills and cooperation with others.
• Work under time pressure.
• Work on an irregular schedule.
• Handle multiple assignments, conflicting demands or priorities.
• Maintain concentration and attention to detail overt extended period of time.
• Research and analysis, fact-finding, interpretation, investigation in preparing reports or evaluations.
• Advanced analytical, organizational and strategic planning skills.
• Leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of contracting and negotiations
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and others as needed.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. 
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. 
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. 
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. 
• Requires professional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Collaborate with all resources, including peers, subordinates, clients and other departments.
• Must be able to travel both nationally and internationally and hold a current passport.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally