Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Team Leader / Senior Accountant – Invoicing to join our Shipping Line Back Office Accounts team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in invoicing, revenue accounting, billing reconciliation, and financial operations within the shipping, logistics, or NVOCC industry. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, monitoring billing activities, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the team leader in day-to-day operations and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and coordinate daily invoicing activities for shipping line operations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Prepare and verify invoices relating to freight, ocean charges, local charges, and other applicable shipping services.
- Ensure billing accuracy based on agreed tariffs, contracts, rate agreements, and operational documentation.
- Coordinate with Operations, Documentation, Customer Service, and other internal teams to validate billing details.
- Perform invoice reconciliation against shipment records, booking details, rate sheets, and supporting documents.
- Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, duplicate invoices, missed billings, and other revenue leakage issues.
- Monitor pending invoices, unbilled shipments, credit notes, debit notes, and billing adjustments.
- Maintain accurate invoicing records and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and company procedures.
- Support month-end closing activities, revenue reconciliation, and preparation of invoicing-related reports.
- Assist in monitoring team performance, allocating work,



and ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards.
- Guide team members on invoicing procedures, system usage, and error resolution.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve billing queries and ensure timely closure.
- Identify opportunities to improve invoicing workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as CA Inter, CMA Inter, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience & Skills

- Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts, Invoicing, or Billing, preferably within a shipping line, NVOCC, freight forwarding, or logistics organization.
- Strong knowledge of shipping line invoicing, freight billing, and revenue accounting processes.
- Experience in invoice verification, reconciliation, billing adjustments, and month-end closing activities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
- Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict billing deadlines.
- Prior experience in supervising or mentoring team members will be preferred for the Assistant Team Leader position.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

- Accounts receivable: 5 years (Required)
- billing/Invoicing: 5 years (Required)
- team leading: 3 years (Required)
- Shipping/NVOCC: 2 years (Required)

Language:

- English (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Team Leader / Senior Accountant – Invoicing (Shipping Line / NVOCC) (Maradu)
🏢 Sima Marine India
📍 Maradu