General Ledger Associate

Location: Paranaque City

Experience

3 years +

Job-Type

Fulltime

Salary

–

Job Description

This role reports to the Financial Control Manager, Country CFO,
General Manager, and the Regional Office’s Financial Control
Department. The primary responsibility is to manage and oversee
accounting, taxation, and banking functions for a shipping agency,
domestic service entity, and carriers’ representation. The position
involves assisting local teams and management in addressing financial
challenges, leading group projects, and providing accurate financial
overviews to the Management, Regional Office, and Head Office.

Qualifications:

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Tax, with an MBA or CPA; minimum 10 years’ experience, including 3 years in shipping or logistics.

Professional Skills: Experience in audit/consultancy, fluent in
English with strong communication skills; advanced MS Excel,
PowerPoint, and project management skills.
Software Knowledge: Experience with Oracle and SAP accounting software
is a plus.
Personal Qualities: Strong business acumen, self-motivated,
independent, and results-driven; excellent leadership,
decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Traits: Detail-oriented, analytical, team player,
proactive, and deadline-oriented with a focus on continuous learning
and improvement.

Responsibilities:

Financial & Operational Management:
– Manage GL accounting, tax functions, and carrier representation,
collaboration with local, regional, and global finance teams.
– Supervise monthly accounting closings, ensuring accurate bank
reconciliations, clearing payables/receivables, and proper accruals.
– Prepare financial statements in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS,
and international accounting standards.
– Monitor performance against key metrics and lead the preparation
of annual budgets.
– Oversee treasury functions, cash flow analysis, and liaise with
bankers regarding overseas remittance and currency exposure.
Taxation & Compliance:
– Lead tax risk management, advisory, planning, and compliance
across all entities.
– Ensure timely filing of tax returns and coordinate tax audits and
clearance with local consultants and authorities.
– Provide tax advisory to mitigate risks and implement tax-saving
initiatives.
Planning & Project Management**:
– Lead projects such as SAP direct posting implementation and
branch deregistration.
– Introduce best practices for revenue improvement, cost savings,
and efficiency, in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
– Mentor and coach the finance team for high performance.
Risk Management & Internal Control:
– Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with financial
regulations, tax laws, and group policies.
– Lead audit engagements and maintain good relationships with
auditors, bankers, and tax authorities.
Operational Efficiency:
– Consolidate financial reports, perform variance analysis, and
challenge stakeholders to improve OPEX, local revenue, and overall
financial performance.

Interested? Submit your resume to careers@huris.com.ph

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