Uniteam Recruitment Services
We are a licensed recruitment agency, and addressing, both the needs of the customer and the skills of the candidates in a very structured and business-minded way.
Chief Accountant/ Financial Controller
On behalf of our client, a ship management company, we are looking for a Chief Accountant/ Financial Controller , to be based at their offices in Limassol, Cyprus.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Lead, manage and supervise the Accounts Department, including allocation of responsibilities, prioritisation of workloads, and development of the accounting team.
- Take overall responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the Company's accounting records and relevant Group entities.
- Oversee the general ledger, month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, reconciliations and other accounting adjustments.
- Review and ensure the accuracy of key financial accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet accounts, intercompany and related-party balances.
- Prepare and/or review monthly financial and management reporting, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, cash-flow reporting, ageing analysis, intercompany reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Analyse financial results, variances and unusual transactions, providing Management with clear insight into material financial issues, risks and areas requiring attention.
- Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, payment controls, cash-flow forecasting and short-term liquidity requirements.
- Supervise accounting and financial control relating to vessel operations and ship-management activities, including vessel expenditure, budgets, management fees, recharges and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure appropriate allocation and accounting treatment of transactions across ship-owning, bareboat charter, management and other relevant Group entities.
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT, tax and statutory compliance, coordinating with external tax advisers where required.
- Lead and coordinate statutory audits and act as the principal accounting contact for external auditors, including preparation of financial statements, audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls and approval processes, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and compliance with Company requirements.
- Ensure effective use and accurate application of the Company's accounting and ERP systems, including DANAOS, and support improvements in accounting processes, reporting and automation.
- Identify and escalate significant accounting, financial, control or compliance issues and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Educational and skill requirements
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
- Minimum 7--10 years of relevant accounting and financial experience, including experience in a Chief Accountant, Financial Controller or similar senior role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
- Good understanding of VAT, taxation and statutory accounting requirements.
- Proven experience with month-end and year-end closing.
- Experience managing statutory audits and dealing with external auditors.
- Strong bank, cash-flow, accounts payable and reconciliation experience.
- Previous experience supervising an accounting team.
- Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of ERP/accounting systems.
- Experience with DANAOS or another maritime ERP/accounting system would be considered a significant advantage.
- Previous experience within shipping, ship management or the maritime industry is highly desirable.
- Able to communicate clearly with Management, auditors, banks, advisers and other departments.
- Reliable, discreet and capable of handling confidential financial information.
- Proactive, practical and solution-oriented.
- Excellent command of English; Greek would be an advantage.
Job benefits
- All CVs will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Advertisement published16. September 2026
Application deadline28. October 2026
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