Accountant (Canea Shipping & Trading)

Canea Shipping & Trading, an affiliate company of Seaborne Shipbrokers S.A., is a newly established shipping company focused on the safe, reliable, and efficient management of its fleet. As the company grows and develops its operations, we are building a strong and experienced team with a hands-on approach, high standards of operational excellence, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team in Athens. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of Canea Shipping & Trading, ensuring accurate and timely financial records and supporting the company’s financial reporting and closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping and accounting entries
• Prepare and process payments, bank transfers and bank reconciliations
• Monitor revenues, expenses, outstanding invoices, petty cash and corporate credit cards
• Review and process travel and employee expenses
• Prepare and review invoices and supporting accounting documentation
• Support monthly and annual closing procedures
• Prepare accounting analyses, reconciliations and supporting schedules for reporting purposes
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and other external partners as required
• Support VAT, tax, audit and other statutory reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and financial matters as required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience, within the Shipping industry
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, reconciliations and closing procedures
• Experience with payments, banking transactions and audit support
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; familiarity with shipping accounting/ERP systems will be considered an asset
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Hands-on approach, ownership mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to join a newly established shipping company at an early stage of its development
• Professional working environment with opportunities for development and increased responsibility