Group Financial Controller - Systems

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefit

SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions

Medical Insurance (HMO)

Life Insurance

Free Uniform

Free Office Lunch

Pro-rated Sick Leave and VacationLeave

18 Days’ Vacation Leave (increasing)

21 Days Sickness Leave

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement in Manila is seeking a Group Financial Controller - Systems to strengthen controls by improving accounting and financial processes through collaboration with the Finance Community and aligning with best practices.

You will lead system development, automation projects, and cross-unit process standardization, coordinating with MariApps, performing user testing, and supporting implementation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in Business/ Accounting / Finance or equivalent would be desirable
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA) would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Study accounting and financial processes across business units to identify best practices
• Identify areas of system development and automation and prepare change requests/functional specs
• Coordinate with MariApps on development requirements and scope of changes
• Coordinate project activities with the MariApps team and monitor progress
• Conduct thorough User Testing and relay feedback to MariApps in a timely manner
• Implement new process development and support users during implementation
• Coordinate with BSM entities to filter system issues and resolve with solutions/guidelines
• Develop guidelines for vessel accounting and engage with vessel accountants

Skills

Project management

Accounting systems

Change management

Vessel accounting

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Master's in Business/Finance

ACA/ACCA/CPA

Tools

MariApps

ERP systems

Job description

• Retirement Benefit

As a Group Financial Controller - Systems at BSM, you will strengthen controls by improving accounting and financial processes through active collaboration with the Finance Community to ensure all processes are optimized and aligned with best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Study the process across the business units to identify and establish best practices in Accounting and Financial processes
• Identify areas of system development and automation and prepare change request/functional specification document specifying the required changes
• Coordinate with Mariapps on development requirements such as discussing the scope and logic of the proposed changes to ensure they meet the group's needs.
• Coordinate project activities with the Mariapps team, ensuring timely updates on project progress and adherence to established timelines.
• Conduct thorough User Testing once the required developments are delivered by MariApps. Coordinate with BSM users doing the testing to ensure that feedback is conveyed to MariApps in timely manner.
• Implement the new process development and support the users during initial implementation phase.
• Coordinate with different BSM entities to filter system-related issues by distinguishing system bugs, user errors or validation requirements and further assist with resolving these issues by providing solutions and/or process guidelines.

Controlling

• Work with OPEX team to understand the inconsistent accounting areas and prepare guidance for implementing common standards of accounting across the business units
• Identify areas of concerns highlighted by Owners and implement solutions by engaging with the accounting community
• Develop guidelines and procedures for vessel accounting and foster community engagement by regularly interacting with the vessel accountants.

Education and Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in Business/ Accounting / Finance or equivalent would be desirable
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA) would be an advantage

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience for qualified accountants, preferably vessel accounting experience
• 8 years of experience in a related field for non-qualified accountants

Job-Specific Skills

• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Critical thinking ability to understand accounting process issues and propose a systematic solution.
• Project Management skills
• Knowledge of the vessel accounting process
• Advanced analytical and conceptual thinking
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the local / regional maritime market conditions
• Very good people management skills
• Fluency in English

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

Benefits

• Retirement Benefit
• SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions Employer’s Share
• Medical Insurance (HMO)
• Life Insurance
• Free Uniform
• Free Office Lunch
• Pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Leave on Day 1
• 18 Days’ Vacation Leave per annum (increasing every 5 years of service by 1 day up to 22 days)
• 21 Days Sickness Leave per annum

Administrative Benefits

• Compassionate Leave 3 Day – Immediate Family; 1 Day - Extended Family
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Birthday Allowance of Php 1,500
• Medical Reimbursement-Php 750 per month; Php 9,000 per annum
• Wedding Gift
• Eyeglasses worth Php 3,000 upon regularization