Seaspan employees are goal-driven and thrive in a high-performance culture. Our integrated business model, with over 25 years of fleet life-cycle management expertise, provides the world’s major shipping companies with long-term leases on large, modern and technologically advanced vessels, combined with industry-leading ship management services. As owner and operator of the vessels, we provide skilled officers and crews dedicated to the safe, reliable, and economical operation of our fleet. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU. Our main operating offices are located in Singapore, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.
Seaspan Ship Management is looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to lead the Company’s technical accounting function by establishing accounting policies, researching and interpreting complex IFRS and US GAAP matters, advising on transaction structuring, overseeing policy implementation, supporting financial reporting, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors on accounting policies and technical positions to ensure compliant and consistent accounting practices across the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
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Sign off: Review and approve implementation at an execution level, ensuring accuracy of workbooks, posting logic, postings, and process details beyond the high-level concept. Ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency against technical accounting analysis.
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Transaction Structuring, accounting research and documentation: Work with cross functional teams including Commercial, Capital Markets and Finance teams on new commercial contracts, new financing, mergers, or acquisitions to determine appropriate accounting treatments. Complete formal accounting documentation and training to ensure intended accounting outcomes are achieved.
Requirements and Qualifications:
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In-depth and practical US GAAP and IFRS knowledge in the areas of lease and lease modification accounting (lessor and lessee), complex financing structures, hedging, joint ventures, complex intercompany structures and transactions, foreign exchange transactions, impairment, acquisition and divestiture of capital property, etc.
Compensation and Benefits Package:
Seaspan’s total compensation is based on our pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards team members who deliver on and demonstrate our high-performance culture. The hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 CAD per annum. The exact base salary offered will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, job-related skills and knowledge, and internal pay equity.
Seaspan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.
