Accountant

sea chefs is a group of companies offering hotel, restaurant and crew management services for both seagoing and river cruise vessels. It is one of the cruise industry’s leading service providers worldwide.

Currently, we employ and manage thousands of employees onboard a remarkable fleet of seagoing and river cruise ships; our shoreside offices are based:

• in Zug in Switzerland,


• in Limassol in Cyprus,


• in Valletta in Malta, and


• in Hamburg and Berlin in Germany.


• and recently in Athens, Greece.

We are looking to hire:

We need a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Candidates should be able to assist management with expert knowledge, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and e-mail, making a positive impact, and generally being a helpful and positive presence in the workplace.

To be successful in this position, candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly.

Candidates must be comfortable with computers, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, candidates should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others.

Job specification

Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting


• Minimum 2-3 years proven experience in the Finance/Accounting area (preferably in the Shipping sector)


• Have a working knowledge of Oracle Accounting software will be considered an advantage.


• Computer literate (Windows environment, Microsoft Word & Excel).


• General awareness ISO standards and GDPR requirements.


• Excellent knowledge of the English language, written and spoken.


• Be an EU citizen or have a Work Permit.

Competencies

• Good organizational and time management skills


• Effective ‘people skills’; ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the organizational structure


• Communication skills; being able to communicate with colleagues at all levels, in a professional manner


• Attentive to detail


• Willing to learn and understand the demands and needs of the clients


• Must be able to work as part of a team


• Must be able to meet end of month deadlines


• Must be able to work under pressure


• Must be able to multitask and work independently


• Be dedicated and committed to the tasks at hand


• Desire to grow and develop within the Company


• Be punctual and presentable.

Responsibilities

To support the Finance Department by performing various tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fielding communications with clients and vendors, fact checking, filing, and other duties, as needed.

Only Candidates who meet the specified requirements outlined above should apply.

Please forward your CV, in English, to the following email [email protected]

If you do not receive any communication regarding the position within 15 to 20 working days after the closing date, you may assume that you haven’t been shortlisted.

Thank you,

HR Management

sea chefs