Accounting Supervisor

Job description / Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join a leading marine services organization. The role will oversee day-to-day transactional accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting while leading a small team and supporting process improvements.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established marine and offshore services company operating across global markets. They are known for their commitment to operational excellence, safety, and innovation in the energy and marine sectors

Description

· Supervise daily accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury.
· Review journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
· Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, including accrual postings and general ledger updates.
· Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management review.
· Provide redundancy and support in transactional functions as needed.
· Coordinate with auditors, providing documentation and explanations during internal and external audits.
· Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team to achieve department goals.
· Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
· Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure IFRS compliance.

Job Offer

· An opportunity to join a globally recognized marine and offshore services group, lead a capable accounting team, and contribute to driving operational and financial excellence.

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
· Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
· Must come directly from a transactional accounting background.
· Prior experience in the marine, offshore, oil & gas, or related sectors.
· Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor) and MS Office.
· Strong understanding of IFRS, VAT, and WHT.
· Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
· Exposure to process automation and a mindset for continuous improvement.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.