Onboard Seafarer Payroll Controller (COMPAS)

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

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.