Maritime Finance Specialist: Ledger, CashFlow Compliance

blaseek; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

blaseek is seeking an Assistant Accounts Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and lead a team to deliver timely financial reporting. You will manage ledgers, cash flow, tax requirements, and audits, while driving process improvements and internal controls.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to standards, and collaboration with finance stakeholders in a maritime context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the maritime, ship management, shipping, or related industries.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, general ledger, and cash flow management.
• Experience in tax compliance and internal or external audit.
• Experience in supervising or managing an accounting team.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of maritime or ship-management accounting is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Review ship-owner financial statements and other accounting reports, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting principles and requirements.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, management reports, cash flow reports, and other accounting reports.
• Ensure subsidiary ledgers reconcile with the general ledger and discrepancies are resolved.
• Review monthly financial reports and technical variance reports.
• Monitor cash positions and ensure sufficient funds for operations.
• Prepare and monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor payments and ensure invoices, crew payroll, and other financial obligations are processed accurately and on time.
• Review and ensure accurate issuance of invoices, cheques, and other payment documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of tax returns and other statutory reports within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure necessary documentation is prepared.
• Follow up on audit findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Review accounting processes and procedures to improve efficiency and controls.
• Ensure systems provide timely financial information for management reporting.
• Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and assess impact.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Team supervision

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA qualification

Job description

blaseek is seeking an Assistant Accounts Manager to oversee accounting operations, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and lead a team to deliver timely financial reporting. You will manage ledgers, cash flow, tax requirements, and audits, while driving process improvements and internal controls.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to standards, and collaboration with finance stakeholders in a maritime context.