Accounting Trainee

Industry Category	Accounting / Finance	Position	General / Cost Accounting
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	Metro Manila (NCR) Makati	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	Bachelor's Degree	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	20000-25000 PHP / Monthly
Updated Date	2022-09-24	Valid Until	Long-term validity

Höegh Autoliners is a people-driven company with the belief that businesses should not only be forming lasting services but also lasting careers. We want to work with people who are incredibly team-oriented, jump head-first into a challenge, and always maintain a high-bar for excellence.

If that sounds like the type of team you want to join, we can’t wait to meet you!

A Little about Us

Höegh Autoliners is a global player in Ro/Ro deep sea transportation services and operates the greenest fleet in this segment. The company owns and operates approx. 40 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in global trade systems, making around 3 000 port calls yearly. Managed from a worldwide network of around 16 offices, our main customers are major manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and other rolling stock. We are working towards a goal of zero emissions by 2040 and have an exciting roadmap to achieve this. 

A Lot about You

You are a self-motivated professional who is eager to develop an Accounting career in a shipping industry. As an Accounting Trainee, you will learn more about the business by carrying out the accounting functions within Höegh Autoliners. You will successfully execute the responsibilities by having a strong understanding and interest of accounting principles and best practices. You enjoy collaborating with colleagues and mentors who are passionate about accounting within shipping and maritime industry. You are proactive, driven, and strong learning mindset. This role is ideally suited to someone who has started their Accounting career in the corporate work environment.

You will be offered permanent position with us from day one, and move into a suitable team within Accounting and Finance department in Manila. This is a good opportunity for you to have a good foundational knowledge and insights into shipping. You will initially work with our Group Manager for Operational Control team, and will focus on the following responsibilities:

Assist with conducting post audit approach on invoices and split cost based on cargo category prior booking to accounting systemImplement control procedure prior approving agents’ estimatesReconcile agents’ cash balance based on submitted general accountEnsure that all tariffs and contracts are available and updatedAct as frontline of company in communicating cost control matters with the agentsIssue, update and transfer invoices from billing to accounting systemKeep the group manager/team leader updated about their tasks and report any deviation from the prevailing proceduresOther responsibilities as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalentProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent communication skills in an international work environmentStrong analytical skills and detail oriented

We believe that building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment for working and learning leads to a better workplace, better ideas and more inspiring conversations.

Höegh Autoliners is a global player in Ro/Ro deep sea transportation services and operates the greenest fleet in this segment.. The company owns and operates approx. 40 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in global trade systems, making around 3 000 port calls yearly. Managed from a worldwide network of around 16 offices, our main customers are major manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and other rolling stock. We are working towards a goal of zero emissions by 2050 and have an exciting roadmap to achieve this.What we doWe offer our customers safe and secure deep sea transportation of RoRo cargo such as cars, high and heavy machinery and breakbulk. Each year, we transport around two million car equivalent units (ceu) as well as other rolling and static cargo. We have experience with a wide variety of cargo and will do our utmost to ensure that you receive the service you and your cargo require.We also offer tailor made logistics solutions through Autotrans Logistics, saving cost and time in their supply chain. This cooperation in the supply chain provides our customers with efficient and flexible cargo handling.OwnershipHöegh Autoliners Holdings AS is a Norwegian company owned by two shareholders: Leif Höegh & Co. Holdings AS as majority shareholder (61.25 per cent) and A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S (38.75 per cent).OrganisationOur corporate head office is located in Oslo, Norway but we employ approximately 350 people from 30 nationalities who are working out of 16 offices around the globe. In addition we employ around 1300 seafarers, through our crewing offices in the Philippines and China.Our vesselsHöegh Autoliners operates a fleet of owned and long-term charter PCTCs with capacity ranging from 2 300 to 8 500 ceu. Over the last five years our fleet has undergone a renewal, with many old vessels being phased out and new being built or chartered in. Today the average age of our fleet is around 10 years. You find the complete Fleet List here.The World’s largest PCTCIn 2015, we took delivery of two in a series of six Post-Panamax vessels in the New Horizon design. The remaining four were delivered during 2016.The New Horizon is the world’s largest PCTC with 14 decks, covering an area of 71 400 m² - the same area as 10 soccer fields - and a carrying capacity of 8 500 ceu. With a 375  tonne capacity stern ramp, 22 tonne capacity side ramp, 6.5 meter height on the main deck and five hoistable decks, this new design provides more operational flexibility. Enhanced flexibility, larger capacity and optimised hull and energy efficiency reduce the vessel’s environmental impact and ensure a better service to our customers.