Finance Executive

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Executive to join our team in Dubai. The purpose of this role is to provide accurate processing and accounting of Petty cash claims received mainly from operations and other dept within the organization. As well as arranging Cash to Master for onward delivery to the vessels at various ports.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Dubai, UAE

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verification and processing of all petty cash claims received from various stakeholders within the organization related to operational & business travel expenses.
• Regular reconciliation & allocation of open items in the business advance & corporate credit card accounts for staff who have availed this advances/ card.
• Issuance of Local Purchase orders (LPO) for Launch maintenance & Business travel with a set KPI timeframe of 24-48 hrs.
• Reconciliation & COS submission for various visas as per revenue lines booked during the month in Optic LPA & U4.
• Arrangement & processing of Cash to Master requests received from marine operations team for onward delivery to the vessel.
• Handling the central cashier functions during staff leave.
• Compliance with local VAT regulations while processing vendor invoices mainly for disallowed VAT
• The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope and purpose of the job as requested by the Line Manager and ensure full utilization of all ISS systems according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  
  

Who You Are:

• University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting.
• Certificate course in Basic Computing like MS. Office & diploma in accounting package (preferable but not mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts with 1 year in a shipping company.
• Working knowledge of accounting software like Peachtree, Tally.
• Experience in handling physical cash with a proven record of NIL mismatches in daily physical cash count.
• Experience of working to pre-defined processes and procedures and delivering work in accordance to SLA (Service Level Agreements).

• Knowledge of Port / Shipping operations.
• Well versed in handling petty cash vouchers.
• Knowledge of customer base and their requirements.
• Working knowledge of operating and / or CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
• Competent user of the MS Office suite including Outlook, Excel and Word.
  
  

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good level of numeracy.
• Strong Problem Solving & Analytical Skills.
• Good Attention to Detail.
• Excellent Planning & Co-ordination Skills.
• Should have time management skills for faster turnaround of claims as per team KPI.
  
  

You Will Receive:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

• A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Premium medical health insurance coverage.
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Value Award celebration events.
  
  

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 realise 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.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

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.

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.

#WeAreInchcape

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.