Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together. 

Make your mark as an Vessel Accountant for Boskalis Subsea Services located in Aberdeen!

As the Vessel Accountant, you will work within our busy finance team with a particular focus on monthly reporting for the vessels and our operations department. You take care of the daily vessel tracking covering fuel, vessel activity & vessel headcount. This task is supported by the Finance Placement Student using vessel daily reports (DPRs). You are in close contact with the vessel managers & budget holders, project teams and the Central fleet team in the Netherlands. 

You will be a confident user of MS Excel and be interested in studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Your responsibilities as an Vessel Accountant are:

• Responsible for the vessel stock accounting and reporting.
• Compile monthly BCR (cost report). Populating monthly YTD and full year forecast information along with supporting commentary to explain variances versus budget and prior month.
• Capex treatment & reporting;  Follow & understand Capex process. Separately maintain & upkeep Fixed Asset Register with periodic reviews.
• Vessel docking treatment & reporting; Follow & understand vessel docking process
• Preparation & posting of month end accruals with sufficient notes & backup as well as the preparation of month end journals.
• Monthly reforecasting exercise based on YTD cost position and vessel schedules outlook.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, investigation of any issues arising and provide necessary commentary.
• Undertake analysis and reporting on goods received and not invoiced (GRNI)
• Strong involvement in the annual budget process.  Liaise with (and assist) vessel managers in forming estimates; gathering data and filling out budget templates. 
• Balance sheet reconciliations (monthly) ensuring full knowledge of all balances, and using sufficient notes and backup as evidence
• Liaising with budget holders where required.
• Undertake and support with finance projects and initiatives

You can make your mark as an Vessel Accountant if you have:

• Education to degree level in a relevant Business or Numeric degree, preferably Accounting and Finance or relevant experience
• Confident user of Excel and have relevant experience with ERP systems, asset accounting and balance sheet accounting
• Good communication & organisational skills
• Ability to work using own initiative and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to effectively manage own workload, and work given timescales
• Flexible approach to the performance of the work with ability to react to urgent requirements

What you can expect

• Money and more: Besides a competitive salary, you will receive a holiday entitlement of 34 days, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service. There is also a range of flexible benefits you can take advantage of including the opportunity to buy additional holidays each year.
• Career opportunities: Because we work in a dynamic environment, we challenge you every day to get better. Together we will realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.  
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs about Boskalis!

 Extra information

• Your team: You will report to the Vessel Accountant and be part of the wider Finance team.
• Where you will work: Your location will be our office in Aberdeen and you have the option to work from home 2 days per week. Fixed office days are Tuesday and Thursday’s.
• Full - time job: The position of  Vessel Accountant is full time, 35 hours per week.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job, we will invite you for an interview. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Boskalis. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Vessel Accountant. Please contact Jolien Haak, Corporate Recruiter via [email protected].

Interested? Please apply before 14 May 2023 by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.

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