We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious client in the maritime industry, seeking an experienced Onboard Finance Manager to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic start-up phase within a major brand. If you have a minimum of 6 years' experience in onboard finance and are ready for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you!
About the Role: The Onboard Finance Manager will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the fleet. This position involves leading a team of onboard finance crew members, ensuring compliance with financial procedures, and overseeing various financial activities. The ideal candidate will bring resilience and a hands-on approach to this exciting start-up environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage and support the onboard finance teams, ensuring they meet their goals and adhere to company procedures.
- Process Improvement: Proactively suggest and implement improvements to onboard finance procedures.
- Compliance: Stay up-to-date with port and customs compliance matters, ensuring smooth passenger embarkation and disembarkation.
- Financial Oversight: Ensure timely and accurate information flow to the Revenue Accounting department, review and approve cashbooks, and oversee cash counts and fundings.
- Tax Management: Oversee VAT and GST settings for qualifying cruises in coordination with concessionaires and HQ Finance.
- Payroll Management: Prepare onboard payroll for approval, liaise with Ship Managers, and ensure compliance with GDPR and corporate procedures.
- Audit Support: Assist auditors with queries related to your responsibilities.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Participate in special projects with concessionaires and other stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years in a similar onboard finance position or as an Onboard Finance Officer.
- Skills: Proficiency in MXP, Adonis, or similar onboard applications; expertise in OTALIO (preferred) or FIDELIO; onboard payroll; MS Office. Fluency in English is required, with French and Italian as pluses. Knowledge of SOLAS and maritime regulations is essential.
- Professional Environment: Work in a friendly and professional setting, witnessing the exciting start-up phase of a major brand.
- Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a role that values procedural excellence and relationship management across all levels of the organization.
- Adventure: Combine your finance expertise with the thrill of working onboard, making every day an adventure.
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You must have the right to work in the US