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.