Job Purpose/summary:
Financial Controller will be part of the HQ Maersk Liner Business cost controlling organization and will work with wide range of stakeholders in and outside of the finance and operations organization to improve data quality of SGA cost reporting.
Cost Controller will be responsible to ensure that the global accounting processes are followed and the costs are complete, timely, accurate and well controlled. Cost Controller will also be responsible for auditing the financial processes, driving process optimisation and leading global cost controlling projects.
Cost Controller is expected to act proactively to search for and implement continuous improvements in controlling and reporting procedures.
So if you are looking for challenges with a strong urge to take your capabilities further, operating with a global perspective and working with motivated colleagues - this is a great opportunity.
Key activities/responsibilities would be:
1) Manage preparation of month end close reporting.
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 6 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.
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