Accountant
Job Description
Accountant – Revenue / AR, Finance – Maritime & Shipping Cluster
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant – Revenue/AR to join our Shipping & Transshipment team within the Maritime Cluster. If you have solid experience in accounts receivable, billing, and shipping industry finance, and you’re confident working with charter party agreements, revenue tracking, and collections — we want to hear from you.
About the Maritime Cluster
AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering “everything you need on the seas.”
Job Purpose
To prepare, review, and maintain financial records with a specific focus on revenue and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy, compliance with standards, and alignment with shipping industry practices.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
• Prepare and issue invoices as per Charter Party Agreements until vessel redelivery.
• Track and recharge expenses incurred on behalf of charterers.
• Maintain Statements of Account (SOA) from vessel delivery to redelivery.
• Monitor and record payments and receipts, ensuring accurate records.
• Ensure daily transactions are recorded and aligned with General Ledger codes.
• Monitor vessel-wise and voyage-wise revenue.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Integrate data into Fusion and support audit processes.
• Minimize Finance Report Error rate and support timely collections.
Knowledge & Skills
Educational & Technical Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Preferred: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or full qualification.
• IFRS knowledge (including revenue recognition, expense accruals, etc.).
• Experience with Charter Party Agreements and shipping finance.
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar software.
Language Skills
• English (mandatory), Arabic (preferred)
Years of Experience
• At least 5 years, preferably within the UAE shipping industry.
Nature of Experience
• General Accounting, Revenue/AR, Billing, Tax, Bank Reconciliation, Chartering
Key Interactions
Internal:
• Work with Commercial, Technical, Ops, Marketing, HR teams for invoice management and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with Cluster and Corporate Finance for reporting/audit.
External:
• Engage with Charterers, Customers, Ship Managers for revenue and collections.
