Senior Manager/Manager - Treasury ( Global accounts payable)

The Global Treasury Transformation Lead is responsible for designing and executing the transformation of the global Accounts Payable Treasury function, supporting the Company's multinational ship management operations.

The role will drive the modernisation and standardisation of payment-related treasury processes, strengthen visibility of funding requirements and controls, and lead the implementation of scalable treasury technology and automation solutions.

Working across Treasury, Finance, Ship Operations, Fleet Management, Procurement, Crewing, IT and regional teams, the role will establish a globally consistent operating model that supports efficient, controlled and timely vessel-related payments.

ROLES ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Treasury Strategy & Transformation

• Develop and execute the global treasury transformation roadmap aligned with corporate growth and operational objectives.
• Assess current treasury processes, systems, controls, and organization capabilities.
• Design and implement a target operating model for treasury function of accounts payable for across managed fleets and international entities.
• Drive standardization of treasury processes across regions, vessel management offices, and shared service centers.
• Establish transformation governance, KPI frameworks, and benefits tracking mechanisms.

Maritime Treasury Operations

• Streamline payment processes supporting:
• Vessel operating expenses
• Port disbursements
• Bunker fuel payments
• Crew payroll
• Technical suppliers
• Dry dock and maintenance expenditures
• Improve treasury operational efficiency through automation and standard controls.

Treasury Technology & Digitalization

• Lead implementation and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS) for Vendors Payments.
• Drive adoption of automation, digital treasury solutions, AI-powered forecasting, and data analytics.
• Implement treasury dashboards providing real-time visibility on Vendors payments

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Strengthen treasury governance and policy frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Internal control requirements
• Maritime industry regulations
• International banking regulations
• Improve fraud prevention and payment control processes.
• Support internal and external audit requirements

Stakeholder Engagement Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Act as primary treasury transformation Leader for Global Accounts payable treasury function.
• Present transformation strategy, business cases, and progress updates.
• Lead Steering Committee meetings and executive governance forums.

Ship Management Operations

• Partner with Fleet Managers and Technical Management teams to understand vessel-related payment requirements.
• Align treasury processes with operational scheduling and maintenance activities.
• Ensure financial support for critical vessel operations.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Support optimization of supplier payment processes.
• Improve visibility of procurement-related cash outflows.
• Coordinate funding requirements for strategic sourcing initiatives.

Crewing & HR

• Improve crew payroll funding processes.
• Support global payroll banking arrangements.
• Ensure timely and compliant salary payments across jurisdictions.

Regional Finance Teams

• Drive adoption of standardized treasury processes.
• Address local regulatory and banking requirements.
• Coordinate implementation activities across regional offices.

IT & Digital Transformation Teams

• Define treasury technology requirements.
• Manage system integration and data governance initiatives.
• Support cybersecurity controls impacting treasury operations.

KEY SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Treasury Expertise

• Transformation skill set in Global Accounts payable Treasury Operations
• Liquidity Planning
• Relationship Management
• Treasury Controls & Governance

Maritime Industry Knowledge (Preferable but not desirable)

• Vessel operating cost structures
• Port expenses and disbursement management
• Crew payroll funding
• Multi-jurisdictional operations
• Maritime financing structures

Leadership Skills

• Strong stakeholder management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Executive communication
• Change management
• Project and program leadership
• Process improvement mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Improved payment processing efficiency and control.
• Successful implementation of treasury technology solutions.
• Reduction in manual treasury activities through automation.
• Strengthened treasury governance and compliance framework.
• Achievement of transformation milestones within budget and timeline

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• MBA, CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• 12–15+ years of treasury, corporate finance, or treasury consulting experience.
• Strong experience in Accounts payable treasury transformation at global level and technology implementation.
• Experience within:
• Treasury Global Transformation
• Preferably in Ship Management/Maritime Services but not essential
• Experience managing complex multinational environments

Ideal Candidate

A treasury transformation leader with deep expertise in global accounts payable operations, treasury technology, and financial risk management who can build a modern, efficient, and scalable accounts payable treasury organization supporting a globally managed fleet.

About Anglo-Eastern

Anglo-Eastern is a global leader in independent ship management services. The Group manages over 700 vessels under full technical management, supports around 500 additional ships under crew management, and has overseen more than 1,000 newbuildings and conversions through its newbuilding supervision and project management divisions.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Anglo-Eastern operates through a network of 30 offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including wholly owned maritime training facilities. Our strength lies in our people: over 39,000 seafarers and 2,350 shore-based employees who work together to support clients across ship types while building trust, driving performance, and shaping a better maritime future.

Why join Anglo-Eastern?

• Join a globally respected company with a strong maritime heritage of over 50 years 

• Work in an environment anchored in integrity, trust, and long-term relationships

• Access continuous learning and structured career development across a truly global network

• Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence and shaping a better maritime future

Join us today!