Finance Specialist

Job Description

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To ensure accurate and timely execution of accounting, reconciliation, invoicing, VAT submissions, GRC controls, and settlement activities within MOT. The role also supports bunker trading operations and Aspect workflows to maintain precise financial records and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Bank Reconciliation; ensure no open items and maintain complete backup.
• Process SGEA, bunker, brokerage, and other vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Conduct AP/AR review; clear customer and supplier open items weekly.
• Post all month-end entries (AP, AR, Prepaid, SGNA costs).
• Provide audit documentation and ensure timely closure of audit requirements.
• Complete monthly GRC control submissions through Archer.
• In Aspect: post supplier AP and customer AR invoices; action Email BA; process recharge, provisional, prepayment, COA, and freight-related invoices.
• Handle credit/debit notes, invoice reversals, and AR overdue follow-ups.
• Support movement of AR invoices to AP bookings and daily interface monitoring.
• Work with traders, operators, and approvers for bunker trading-related validations.

Key Metrics / Performance Indicators

• On-time & accurate reconciliations.
• ICP plug within limit and justified.
• Timely VAT and GRC submissions.
• Invoice creation-to-due date SLA compliance.
• POT % adherence (Processing on Time).
• Accurate month-end closing and invoice posting.

Required Skill Set

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end accounting (AP, AR, GL).
• Expertise in reconciliations and mismatch resolution.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Understanding of VAT processes and ITX submissions.
• Experience in Aspect (Trade Control system) preferred.
• Bunker trading exposure (SGNA, freight, debunker confirmations).
• Knowledge of GRC controls and audit compliance.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Financial Accuracy & Documentation Skills
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
• Ownership & Accountability
• Business Acumen

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in accounting, trade control, or settlement roles (shipping/trading preferred).

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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