Financial Reporting Manager

Union Maritime; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Maritime seeks a Reporting Manager to oversee the Group’s reporting for 150+ entities, ensuring IFRS compliance with timely consolidation and robust internal controls.

The role requires expert knowledge of IFRS, consolidation, and financial statement preparation, plus advanced Excel and ERP experience. You will liaise with auditors and drive process improvements across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting or audit, including 2–5 years in shipping/maritime.
• Experience managing audits, statutory reporting, and consolidated group reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing/reviewing consolidated financial statements.
• Experience with IFRS 16, IFRS 10, IFRS 16, IAS 39, IFRS 9.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power Query and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with Dynamics ERP and consolidation systems (Fluence, SAP/Oracle).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate journals for a group of 150+ entities with review and processing duties.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with KPI commentary for senior management.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Review loan agreements and monitor covenants for compliance.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex IFRS transactions.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide required documentation on time.
• Ensure tax, statutory, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions (US, UK, Singapore, Bermuda).
• Support improvement of financial reporting processes, systems, and internal controls.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit management

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Consolidation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Fluence

SAP/Oracle

Job description

Established in 2006, Union Maritime Ltd has experienced rapid growth to become an international shipping group with offices in 3 continents and is at the forefront of the maritime industry, offering our customers cutting-edge transportation and logistics solutions. We constantly push the boundaries of what is possible, leveraging the latest technologies and industry’s best practices to deliver unparalleled efficiency and reliability. Whether it's our innovative approach to cargo handling or our use of data analytics to optimize routes and logistics, we are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve. We have a diversified vessel portfolio in the tanker and dry bulk sectors with a strong presence in clean products and light chemical market, a revenue in excess of $500m and a fleet of circa 80 vessels under management. At Union Maritime Ltd, we don't just meet the needs of our customers; we anticipate them. Join us on the cutting edge of maritime innovation and experience the Union Maritime difference.

The Position

We are seeking a Reporting Manager as a result of the rapid expansion to manage the Group’s reporting requirements to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the group comprising more than 150 legal entities, including review, authorization and processing consolidation journals.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for key business units, including performance analysis, variance reporting, and KPI commentary for senior management.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS;
• Review loan agreements and monitor financial covenants to ensure compliance;
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex transactions, including assessment of the accounting treatment and implications under IFRS.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring that all required documentation and information are provided accurately and on timely basis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, statutory and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Bermuda.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of financial reporting processes, systems, and internal controls.

Person Specification

Job Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, or audit, including at least 2-5 years within a shipping or maritime industry.
• Previous experience managing audits, statutory reporting, and consolidated group reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Expertise in preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements.
• Experience with complex accounting areas including:
  • IFRS 16 Leases
  • IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
  • IFRS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment
  • IAS 39 Impairment of Assets
  • IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
• Advances Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and consolidation systems such as Fluence, SAP Oracle, or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and consolidation systems such as Fluence, SAP Oracle, or equivalent.

Qualities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.