Financial Controller

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What we offer:
Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the success of our global operations.
Opportunity: Maersk provides ample opportunities for growth and development, both professionally and personally.
Innovation: Join a forward-thinking team that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
Global Exposure: Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and gain exposure to international business practices.
Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees

Key activities/responsibilities would be:

1) Manage preparation of month end close reporting.

2) Strong exposure to Month-end Close, GL Accounting and Balance sheet reconciliation.

2) Review & validate the cost records and analyse cost trend per cost center.

3) Conduct moderately complex cost audits under limited supervision.

4) Ensure all necessary controls and compliance checks are performed on periodic basis and duly signed off.

5) Perform detailed cost analysis and provide explanations/ cost drivers behind periodic variance.

6) Ensure accurate and timely cost reporting.

7) Develop recommendations and implement changes to processes and systems that will minimise risk, improve performance and productivity.

8) Standardize and align processes across different company codes.

Required experience & skills :

1) Solid financial educational background as Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance and good understanding of control framework.

2) Minimum 7 years of experience within cost controlling, cost accounting, P&L analysis etc.

3) Self-motivated and continuously looks for opportunities to improve financial reporting and processes by exploring new approaches and ideas.

4) Excellent analytical and structured working method.

5) High competency in written and verbal English.

6) Adapts easily to a fast-changing environment and ability to handle phases with high workload and unplanned activities.

7) Team player - works together with others to achieve results and fosters teamwork.

8) Shipping/ Transportation industry experience would be an added advantage but not mandatory.

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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