Assistant Accounting Manager

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo-Eastern is a global leader in independent ship management services. This role supports the ship agency accounting function and supervises a team to deliver high-quality financial reporting for clients and the company.

The position involves overseeing payroll matters for crew, ensuring timely books closure, and coordinating client funds to maintain adequate balances for vessel payments. Strong Excel skills and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy with CPA certification is required.
• 3–5 years experience as Accounting Supervisor or Team Leader handling reviews and transaction processing.
• Audit experience in Big 4 is an advantage.
• Excellent command of English and Filipino is essential.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and developing ship agency accounting functions for high-quality financial and client reporting.
• Support the Accounting Manager in oversight and resolution of ship agency and crew payroll matters.
• Manage the team to ensure timely and accurate books reporting and monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, AR, AP, Interco).
• Raise and monitor client funds and coordinate replenishments to cover crew payments and vessel expenses.
• Ensure crew and vessel transactions are processed, recorded, and recharged accurately.
• Manage crew payroll processes including allotments, wage balances, deductions, payslips, and payroll system maintenance.
• Oversee Corporate or Ship Books and ensure proper accounting treatments.

Skills

English & Filipino

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Proactive

Education

BS Accountancy, CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Assist in the management and development of the ship agency accounting functions with the objective of providing a high-quality financial and client reporting services for the Company
• Support the Ship Agency Accounting Manager in oversight and resolution of the ship agency and crew payroll matters
• Manage team to ensure Ship Agency books are reported/closed timely and accurately. Ensure monthly balance sheet reviews, reconciliation and analysis are performed (e.g. bank/cash reconciliation, subsidiary ledgers for AR, AP, Interco, etc.)
• Provide assistance in raising and monitoring of client funds and coordination for timely subsequent replenishments to maintain sufficient balances are available to cover crew payments and vessel vendor expenses
• Ensure crew and vessel transactions are properly processed, recorded and timely recharged to respective
• Corporate or Ship Books
• Manage team to achieve timely and accurate crew payrolling (e.g. Allotment, monthly Balance of Wages, other crew payments, deductions, taxation, payslips, certifications, payroll system maintenance)

Requirements

• BS Accountancy, must be Certified Public Accountant
• 3 to 5 years experience as Accounting Supervisor or Team Leader doing review and analysis of books or processing of transactions
• Audit experience in Big 4 is an advantage
• Excellent command of both English and Filipino is essential
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills is an advantage
• Analytical thinker with excellent communication skills and strong business acumen
• Self-motivated, independent, proactive and adaptable
• Able to work in fast paced environment

Benefits

About Anglo-Eastern

Anglo-Eastern is a global leader in independent ship management services. The Group manages over 700 vessels under full technical management, supports around 500 additional ships under crew management, and has overseen more than 1,000 newbuildings and conversions through its newbuilding supervision and project management divisions.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Anglo-Eastern operates through a network of 30 offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including wholly owned maritime training facilities. Our strength lies in our people: over 39,000 seafarers and 2,350 shore-based employees who work together to support clients across ship types while building trust, driving performance, and shaping a better maritime future.

Why join Anglo-Eastern

• Join a globally respected company with a strong maritime heritage of over 50 years
• Work in an environment anchored in integrity, trust, and long-term relationships
• Access continuous learning and structured career development across a truly global network
• Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence and shaping a better maritime future