MGA Controller

Scorpio Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpio Group is seeking an MGA Controller to oversee seafarers’ payroll and related expenses onboard. The role supports the PRINCIPAL in closing monthly payrolls in COMPAS and prepares drafts for payments of monthly allotments.

Responsibilities include approving payroll movements, managing deductions, bonuses, and ensuring alignment with local regulations. Team leadership in the accounting department is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3+ years of crew payroll experience with shipmanagement or Manning Agent backgrounds.
• Prior supervisory experience in Accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage seafarers’ payroll and related expenses onboard.
• Prepare monthly payroll drafts and coordinate with Manila Accounting.
• Ensure all deductions and bonuses are correctly entered in COMPAS.
• Validate contracts and movements in COMPAS with Manning Agent (88Aces).
• Prepare reports for payroll close and communicate with PRINCIPAL – OPTIMUM.

Skills

Payroll systems

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Accountancy / Finance or related field

Tools

COMPAS

MS Excel

Job description

The MGA CONTROLLER is responsible for all seafarers’ payroll and related expenses onboard. Supports the Principal for whatever needed in closing Monthly payrolls in COMPAS. Prepares Draft for payment of Monthly allotments and send to Manila Accounting to process.

Responsible to attend to all inquiries of PRINCIPAL related to the seafarer’s payroll and any other crew expenses or bonuses.

Position Summary:

The MGA CONTROLLER supports the PRINCIPAL pertaining to closing of seafarer’s payroll onboard.

The position directly affects execution of allotment through closing of payrolls in COMPAS.

In the absence of the MGA Controller, the senior MGA Controller shall attend to all task related to payroll matters.

Qualifications:

1. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Business, Finance, or any related bachelor’s degree course.
2. Must have an extensive experience in crew manning or Shipmanagement for a minimum of 3 years with previous experience holding a similar or Supervisory position in the Accounting Department for at least 2 years.

Core Job Functions:

1. Monitor all contracts in Compass are properly insert from the side of Manning Agent (88Aces) and do the 1st approval and 2nd approval.
2. Monitor all on-signers/off-signer’s movements in Compas are properly updated from the side of Manning Agent (88Aces) and do the 1st approval and 2nd approval.
3. Monitor and update Seniority Increment in Compass.
4. Check and approve MPO for Shipmoney.
5. Check and approve allotments and extra allotments in Compas.
6. Confirming with Optimum and master’s onboard that all deductions are properly inserted in Compas for the Filipino crew for finalizing and closing the payroll.
7. Prepare and insert in Compass – covid bonuses and other related bonuses.
8. Assist Optimum with all regulations and related matters pertaining to local regulations and payments.
9. Check and approve all balance of wages that must be paid by the Manning Agent (88Aces).
10. Check and close monthly payroll of the Filipino crew for Optimum to post same only.
11. Preparing necessary reports for closing payrolls onboard and report same to PRINCIPAL – OPTIMUM.

Core Competencies:

1. Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases.
2. Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details.
3. Exceptional organizational skills.
4. Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
5. Outstanding communication skills and good customer service.

Significant Factors:

1. Must have the ability to work under pressure.
2. Must be able to meet the demands and has the ability to work extra hours.
3. Must have the ability to work and adjust with fast-paced technologies.