Cluster accountant

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Manila; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an accounting professional to lead cross-location transitions and oversee platform migration efforts in Manila. The role requires hands-on Oracle ERP experience and a strong accounting foundation to ensure accurate, timely close and compliant reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, CPA certification, and at least 3 years in contract logistics accounting. Fluency in English (B1/B2) and a Monday-to-Friday day shift are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of ATR experience in a Contract Logistics company.
• English proficiency level: fluent written and spoken — B1/B2.

Responsibilities

• Transition accounting activities across locations according to the project timeline.
• Coordinate new platform implementation with project teams and document processes.
• Ensure strict adherence to accounting policies and controls.
• Manage finance master data, ICP recon, and GAAP disclosures with audit liaison.
• Support GSC and Frontline teams ensuring timely period-end close and OS reporting.

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk. We Offer This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and being a high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

Key Responsibilities

• To handle transition of accounting activities from one location to another location – Apply the project timeline for each milestone, sit in with processing team and document operational procedure, ensure the transition progress toward the project plan, coordinate and communication with relevant stakeholders to fix the problem.
• To handle new platform implementation coordinating with project teams – Attend new system user training, Evaluate the process in existing platform to assess the requirement for new platform, provide localization requirement for new platform setup, work with process owner to document the to-be process and operational procedure in new platform.
• To strictly implement accounting policies and control processes in general accounting. Assure high-quality adherence to entity’s legal standards. Co-ordinate and collaborate with the GSC team and the Frontline team.
• Handling Finance master data, ICP Recon, prepare management and local GAAP statutory tax disclosure reports. Ensure that the book's period-end close is completed on schedule and with excellent quality in line with accounting policies and controls. The role involves collaborating with an auditor to ensure timely handling of requests with data integrity Develop strong working relationships with important stakeholders and gain a thorough understanding of their business requirements.
• This position mainly focuses on Maersk MCL BS account recon, general ledger book posting, period end closing and OS report.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance.
• Preferably Certified Public Accountant.
• With hands-on experience in ERP (Oracle).
• Minimum 3 years of ATR experience in a Contract Logistics company.
• English proficiency level: expectation is to write/read/speak fluently – B1/B2.
• Willing to work in morning shift schedule, Monday to Friday.

Key Measures

• Transition project and new platform migration project go-live successful.
• Timely closure of books.
• No or non-critical compliance issue observation by internal/external audits.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere – all over the world. For more information.

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