Accountant (Columbia Group) at Columbia Shipmanagement

Together with our partners, at Columbia Group we have developed a comprehensive and integrated maritime, logistics, leisure, energy and off-shore services platform. Clients within these sectors are able to obtain modular, turn-key services of the highest quality and tailored for their specific needs. Harnessing the “can-do” and “project-led” approach of our People, together with state-of-the-art technology and optimisation systems, at Columbia Group we bring you, our partners, considerable added-value, synergies and dynamic energy.

As our team expanding, we are seeking to recruit an Accountant to join our team in Limassol, Cyprus.

Key responsibilities:

Sales Reconciliation & Reporting

Monitor daily online sales transactions across platforms

Reconcile sales with payment gateways (TBD) and bank statements.

Generate and analyse sales performance reports.

Inventory Accounting

Track merchandise inventory movements (purchases, sales, returns).

Maintain accurate stock valuations and costing.

Support stock audits and investigate discrepancies.

Supplier & Vendor Management

Record and verify supplier invoices related to merchandise procurement.

Ensure timely payments and accurate accruals.

Monitor and report on supplier balances.

Verify refund transactions and ensure they match system and payment records.

Cost & Profit Margin Analysis

Assist in analysing profit margins per product line or category.

Flag underperforming items or pricing inconsistencies

Compliance & Audit Support

Ensure all financial records are VAT/GST compliant.

Support with internal and external audits.

Maintain documentation for financial transparency and operational traceability

Collaboration

Coordinate with marketing, logistics, and customer service to align financial and stock data.

Ensure seamless integration of eCommerce platforms with accounting systems.

Participate in internal meetings and support commercial initiatives with financial insights.

Reporting & Strategic Support

Prepare weekly and monthly management reports (sales, margins, cash flow).

Provide insights for budget planning, forecasts, and campaign tracking.

Analyse product profitability and suggest pricing strategies.

Analyse project and/or client profitability and suggest pricing strategies.

Budgeting & Forecasting support

Financial Proposals

Prepare financial proposals for key accounts

Assist in preparing data-driven content for business pitches and presentations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as an accountant
• Experience in the invoices issuance especially in Marketing areas is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic financial modeling).
• Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams (operations, management, customer service) and be able to chase up clients for payment of invoices.

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