Senior Accountant - Silversea

**THIS POSITION IS ONBOARD**

 Summary: To assist the Financial Officer in providing a professional accountable financial service onboard the vessel in accordance with Company Policies, any National or International standards and any other prescribed regulations. Ensuring a prompt and efficient clearance of the ship in each port of call for guests and crew.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate and error-free payroll processing, including crew wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, expenses, travel claims, and home allotments under the Financial Officer’s supervision.
• Prepares and manages crew financial documentation, including wage slips, shipboard account statements, disembarkation settlements, and payroll data updates.
• Maintains full compliance with company financial procedures, including proper documentation, monitoring Fidelio postings/refunds, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Supports financial reporting and accounting practices, assisting with voyage, monthly, and annual reporting as per company guidelines.
• Controls cash-related activities, including advances, and assists with casino counts, inventory spot checks, and time/attendance vs overtime audits.
• Manages vessel clearance and port operations coordination, including preparation of documentation, communication with port agents, submission of required reports (e.g., ENOA/ENOD, APP), and ensuring efficient, penalty-free clearance.
• Handles guest and crew immigration processes, including passports/visas verification, manifests preparation, terminal check-in supervision, and supporting inspections and authorities.
• Coordinates embarkation and disembarkation processes, including crew contracts, Fidelio updates, departure reporting (telex), and liaison with HR and Guest Relations.
• Supports crew welfare and financial transparency, acting as Treasurer for crew activities, managing funds, reporting, and participating in onboard events.
• Provides strong communication, compliance, and teamwork, responding to inquiries, maintaining confidentiality, supporting leadership, ensuring SOP/MLC compliance, and upholding professional standards across departments.

Qualifications:

• Valid STCW certification.
• Finance/Accounting oriented studies or proven solid experience in the same position possibly in the cruising or Hotel industry.
• Previous experience in management of payroll, budget controls, inventories, vessel clearance and immigration procedures.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to support and guide a culturally diverse team while maintaining a positive, approachable attitude.
• Highly organized, punctual, and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and a self-motivated approach to managing responsibilities.
• Adaptable and quick-thinking, capable of making sound decisions under pressure while handling multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communicator, delivering concise and professional communication across all levels.
• Maintains high professional standards, including safety (SMS/MLC compliance), well-groomed appearance, and consistent delivery of high-quality performance.

Language Requirements:

Excellent fluent English (verbal and written). English is the working and safety language on board Silversea vessels. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Plus one additional language (German, French, Italian, Spanish).