JOB DETAILS
Accountant
CompanyOceonix Services (Malta) Limited
LocationValletta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 2026
About The Company
Established in 2018, Oceonix provides in-house commercial management services.
Our team, located in London, Cyprus, Malta, and Singapore, is dedicated to delivering value for both owners and charterers. We specialise in the management of fleet operations, offering 24-hour contact for charterers, and the monitoring and benchmarking of technical managers.
Our oversight of vessel performance and KPIs ensures optimal efficiency and compliance.
About the Role
Why us?
Oceonix Services Limited is a top tier, rapidly growing transportation company that was established in 2018 to provide best in class commercial management services for maritime assets owned by funds managed by JPMorgan Asset Management Alternative Transportation Group. Oceonix employs a culturally diverse group of highly skilled professionals from across all aspects of Shipping and broader disciplines. We currently have offices in London, Cyprus, Singapore, and Malta.
Role Purpose
It is our goal to ensure the highest standards of financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting across our growing ship owner group. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, as Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the group’s accounting infrastructure and financial records.Key Responsibilities
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records, and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure books are closed in a timely and error-free manner in line with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS).
- Post journal entries and prepare account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet accounts, etc.), including supporting schedules, to verify that the general ledger is correct and up-to-date.
- Manage accruals and provisions during period-end closing, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to ensure all expenses and liabilities are properly recorded.
- Prepare and review the trial balance as part of the closing process, confirming that debits and credits are balanced and investigating any discrepancies.
- Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss, cash flow statement, etc.) and related reports, ensuring they are completed on time and comply with regulatory and company requirements.
- Oversee accounts payable and expense processing: review and process supplier invoices, staff expense claims, and credit card reconciliations; ensure proper approvals, accurate coding, and timely payments.
- Coordinate tax and VAT entries with the finance/tax team – calculate taxes (such as VAT) and post necessary tax journal entries and assist in preparing information for tax returns to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Liaise with external auditors and advisors as needed, providing documentation and explanations to support the annual audit and any statutory or tax audits.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and controls, maintaining adherence to all company financial procedures and internal control requirements in daily work.
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Operations, Sales, Legal) to gather required financial data and support organisational initiatives, ensuring financial implications are properly recorded and understood.
Person Specification
- Strong financial and accounting educational background and/or experience, particularly in Audit. ACA, ACCA, C.P.A. or Chartered Accountant equivalent desired but not essential.
- Prior knowledge and/or maritime industry background is desirable.
- Understanding of accounting frameworks (US GAAP, IFRS – willingness and ability to learn to work with multiple GAAPs by analysing issues, liaising with seniors and auditors).
- Competent with various software packages, including office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and usage of new technologies (automation, new system rollouts).
- Takes responsibility and effectively prioritises workload to deliver on commitments.
- Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking and organisational skills, delivering quality results within set deadlines.
- Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
- Open to constructive feedback and committed to ongoing professional development.
- IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Our benefits
Oceonix fosters a diverse and collaborative working environment, committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our people. That is why we provide a range of benefits to our employees, including a generous pension scheme, discretionary annual bonuses, life insurance, and 25 days of paid annual leave, excluding public holidays. Recognising the importance of health, we provide private medical insurance, along with a generous paid sick leave entitlement.About us
Oceonix Services Limited is a top tier, rapidly growing transportation company that was established in 2018 to provide best in class commercial management services for maritime assets owned by funds managed by JPMorgan Asset Management Alternative Transportation Group. Oceonix employs a culturally diverse group of highly skilled professionals from across all aspects of Shipping and broader disciplines. We currently have offices in London, Cyprus, Malta and Singapore.Key Skills
Financial reportingAccounting standardsIFRSGeneral ledgerAccount reconciliationTrial balanceFinancial statementsAccounts payableVAT complianceAudit supportMicrosoft OfficeExcelData analysisAttention to detailCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingTransportationManagement & LeadershipAdministrative
Benefits
Pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonusesLife insurance25 days of paid annual leavePrivate medical insurancePaid sick leave
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Accountant will maintain the integrity of financial records and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes in accordance with accounting standards. They will also manage accounts payable, prepare financial statements, and coordinate tax and audit activities.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
68
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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