Job Description

Responsbilities:

• To be responsible for managing the seafarer's payroll for all assigned vessels.
• To respond promptly to inquiries from seafarers and/or their families regarding salary information and social needs.
• To ensure accuracy of the bank details entered in the crew payroll system.
• To ensure seafarers are paid according to their contracts.
• To ensure timely payment of all balances due to seafarers, such as leave pay, medical leave pay, medical disbursement, and other allowances and overtime payments.
• To ensure cash advances and other outstanding balances of seafarers are deducted from monthly wages and/or their allotment.
• To be responsible for entering reimbursements, allowances, and deductions in the system.
• Check the correctness of the allotment list and process payroll accordingly to ensure timely transfer of allotments to seafarer-designated beneficiaries.
• Responsible for the timely payment of wages on the approved payroll cycle.
• Prepare all correspondence to the Account Department, Master, and other relevant parties as deemed necessary.
• To submit CPF contributions (for Singaporean seamen) promptly.
• To arrange monthly Cash to Master and liaise with port agents for quotations and arrangements.
• To ensure timely arrangement of Cash to Master remittance.
• Conduct month-end closing of ship accounts and monitor the balance of float.
• Perform month-end closing of vessel victualing accounts.
• Prepare and present monthly payroll analysis reports, highlighting key trends, discrepancies, and recommendations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and seafarer personal information.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Accounting, Operations) and external stakeholders (e.g., port agents, manning agencies) to ensure seamless payroll management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll management to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in special projects or tasks related to crew welfare, cost management, or other crewing department functions as required by the Manager or management.
• Any other work required by the Manager and management.

• Minimum Diploma holder with 5 years of related working experience in the marine industry.
• Good team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.

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