Finance Manager

Job Objective: Directs and ensures that all operations of the Accounting/ Finance Department fully comply with company’s procedures and legislation. Provides thorough analysis on financial results, operational costs and new investments and ensures that the prescribed standards are achieved and maintained, thus contributing and supporting the company’s strategic decision making. Key Accountabilities: Support to Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Corporate’s/ Ship Management Centre's (SMC) Strategic Goals Participates in the development of the SMC and BSM Corporate’s short and long term strategic objectives and goals by providing analytical reports concerning the SMCs operational results, so as to enhance the alignment of the SMC’s operations with BSM’s goals. Keeps abreast of national and international economic conditions and monitors developments and trends in order to act as an advisor to top management procedures and financial standards, as well as proposing improvements that will increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the company's operations. Involvement with SMC’s clients Participates in meetings with key local clients in order to provide all necessary financial information and costing on our services, while contributing to the development of contracts, ensuring that their terms and conditions protect the interests of the Company and are in compliance with the company’s financial processes and standards. Ensures that all clients receive the financial statements, accounting reports and services’ invoices for their vessels according to the respective management contracts and handles the resolution of non-routine inquiries that may arise. Management of External Relations Handles external relationships with business associates financial institutions and local authorities regarding financial matters. Liaises with external auditors and maintains relationships with them, in order to ease the provision of all required information and contribute towards…