Main Purpose of the Role:
To ensure principles of accounting are being applied to the financial information of the organization timely and accurately
Main Tasks:
1.- Handles daily accounting tasks such as journal entries, corrections, invoice processing and PO creation.
2.- P&L reconciliation preparation with initial review of accounting vs budget differences
3.- Completes required filings for compliance with municipalities
4.- Assists with the creation of Purchase Orders, GL coding support and posting confirmations
5.- Prepares supporting schedules for audit & tax filings (quarterly and yearly)
6.- Completes bank reconciliation preparation including review of aged outstanding checks
7.- Supports budgeting and forecasting efforts (agency and region) under supervision
8.- Assists with financial reporting and compliance by creating and analyzing system reports
9.- Posting of fixed assets, Lease Schedules and monthly depreciation
10.- General Intercompany postings versus other agencies
11.- Manual upload of Demurrage and Detention Revenue
12.- Manual Posting of Demurrage refund through commercial consideration
13.- Other General Accounting tasks
14.- Ad hoc requests
Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university.
• 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications. Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred
• Deadline Orientated; Ability to efficiently plan and prioritize tasks based on urgency.
• Intermediate proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of data trends
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 1 to 2 years related experience
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Intermediate proficiency in data analysis
What We Do
Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position. ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability. Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.
