Who We Are:
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.
Role Summary:
The Disbursement Account Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function across accounts receivable and payable, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier payments, reconciliations and financial record keeping. The role will also support compliance activities, financial reporting and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely financial processes.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Mauritius, Port Louis (On-Site)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage debt collection, customer statements and outstanding payments.
- Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing in line with approved tariffs and credit terms.
- Allocate receipts and advance payments and maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare final disbursement accounts and coordinate invoice processing for port calls.
- Coordinate with Operations and liaise with Service center for AP/AR process.
- Process and reconcile supplier invoices, statements and payments.
- Maintain debtor, creditor and intercompany accounts, resolving outstanding balances.
- Complete monthly VAT reconciliations and ensure accurate VAT entries.
- Support vendor onboarding, KYC and Dow Jones compliance checks.
- Monitor renewals of insurance, licences and bank guarantees.
- Support operational teams with finance and system-related queries.
- Carry out additional duties as required by management.
Candidate Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Finance or ACCA level 1.
- HSC Level with Accounting as main subject desirable.
- Conversant with the statutory law (Vat Act / Finance Act).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & French).
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office) with ability to learn new software applications.
- Able to work both independently as well as a member of a team.
You will receive:
A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:
- A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.
- Competitive salary package.
- Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
- Value Award celebration events.
Why Inchcape Shipping Services?
We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.
#WeAreInchcape
Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.
Additional Information:
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.
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Skills Required
- Diploma or degree in Finance, or ACCA Level 1
- HSC qualification with Accounting as the main subject
- Knowledge of statutory law, including the VAT Act and Finance Act
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new software applications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
Global trade has always depended on the port and since 1847 Inchcape Shipping Services has provided the local knowledge and means to deliver port calls that enable business to ship smoothly and trade successfully. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 260 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 3,200 committed professionals. Our unique geographical footprint means we can offer customers a full range of services, delivered safely, transparently and with exceptional service wherever they are in the world. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government and intergovernmental organisations. Through the real-time port data and information generated by our global network, coupled with investments in technology, we provide market and port intelligence that allows our customers to focus on their core business and make informed decisions.
