Assistant Manager - Corporate Accounting

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including general ledger activities, petty cash management, Cash to Master (CTM) arrangements, and month-end closing processes.
• Review and approve journal entries related to accruals, amortizations, intercompany transactions, reversals, and other month-end adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner to maintain accurate financial records and ledger integrity.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, management reporting packs, and variance analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends and key business drivers, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of DA reports and vessel-related charges, with complete supporting documentation for submission to regional or head office teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments and key stakeholders to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and support operational efficiency.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with IFRS/PFRS, BIR regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies, while supporting external and internal audit activities.
• Mentor and guide accounting staff by providing technical support, reviewing work output, and promoting continuous improvement within the team.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and automation projects to streamline accounting and reporting functions.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting, reporting, and finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA license is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Prior experience in the shipping, maritime, or shared services industry is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/PFRS), internal controls, taxation, and regulatory compliance, including BIR requirements.
• Experience in handling month-end closing, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend practical business solutions.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar accounting platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.