Associate Controller ATR

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is hiring an experienced accountant in Manila to handle day-to-day accounting transactions, financial data analysis, and timely financial close activities. You will collaborate with country teams to gather information and ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work night shifts while meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Graduates with BS Accountancy (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years in accounting roles, preferably in multinationals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS guidelines.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• SAP or MSD knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day accounting transactions, financial statement prep and data analysis.
• Coordinate with country teams for information and action.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with proper documentation.
• Deliver financial close requirements timely and to deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with global and local financial controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

MS Excel

SAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Night shift ability

Team player

Education

BS Accountancy

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

MSD

Job description

Job Description:

We Offer

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global 500 company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with colleagues internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. We provide support for you to shape your own career by achieving expertise and learning on the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day to day activities, i.e accounting transactions, financial statement preparation and financial data analysis
• Connect with the country and other teams for relevant information and action as necessary
• Perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts with proper documentation
• Deliver financial book close requirements timely, based on set deadlines
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial controls, as determined globally and locally
• Complete deliverables and other assigned tasks within targeted timeline and SLA, including timely response to inquiries
• Proactively highlight any performance/process gaps and room for improvement, and follow-up with the relevant stakeholders
• Utilize accounting knowledge of processes and understanding of impact on other work groups to assist others on more complex issues
• Deliver tax and audit requirements on established deadlines
• Continuously seek, propose and establish improvements in the processes handled
• Serve as back-up resource in the absence of other team members
• Perform other tasks and ad hoc activities that are deemed necessary as assigned

Who we are looking for

• Graduate of BS Accountancy or preferably CPA
• 5 or more years of experience in accounting roles, preferably in Multinational companies. Preferably with combined external audit experience , Tax and General Accounting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of GAAP/IFRS guidelines
• Proficient in MS Office, esp. Excel
• SAP or MSD knowledge is an advantage
• Strong analytical skill
• Good communication skills
• Confidentiality and discretion of a very high level is expected
• Capable of meeting very strict deadlines and flexible to work in a team environment
• Highly energetic and self-motivated, proactive and resourceful
• Able to adapt successfully to multiple tasks that occur in a rapidly changing environment and to perform in highly interruptive conditions to meet time pressures/deadlines
• Willing to take on stretched goals, and to go above and beyond for urgent work requirements
• Amenable in working in night shift is a must

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