Chief Accountant

Job Description

At Maersk, we are on a revolutionary journey to simplify global trade, which will give us the chance to offer a major impact on the world economy, and on your career. At Maersk we want to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers? supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. We count on our diverse people to make it happen.?We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.What we offerBy joining Maersk, you will become part of an exciting, market leading and vibrant company within international shipping & logistics. Working as part of the finance team as an enthusiastic Chief Accountant, you will become part of a team with ambitious standards and handpicked proficiency.Key Responsibilities

• Day to day accounting of the Business Unit thereby meeting the Finance Metrics.
• Accurate and timely closure of books of accounts adhering to APMM GAAP in IFS (local books)
• Good understanding of IFRS
• Accurate and timely reporting of HFM/One stream and review thereof.
• Extensive review of all financial reporting to the Business Unit
• Review and submission of Balance Sheet reconciliation on timely manner and follow balance sheet recon framework in blackline tool
• Responsible for ROFO and Target reporting and review the variances
• Statutory reporting for entities
• Ensuring proper controls and governance is in place for day to day accounting carried out by the team
• Working cross-functionally with stakeholders both based in SSC and country to maintain and improve internal controls
• High level engagement with country management teams and strives to add value to meet business objectives.
• Ensure smooth execution of end-to-end process for APMT and act as liaison across the teams within Pune to resolve any issues involving process disruption, process deviation and operational inefficiency

• Ability to interpret financial reports and performance data
• Ability to manage expectations of multiple stakeholders
• Drive change and improvement
• Capable of managing difficult situations
• Strong focus on business goals
• Effective and timely Decision making.
• ?Raising the alarm? - no surprises.
• Integrity ? of numbers.

• A candidate with a Masters degree / Post Graduate in Accounting & Finance ? Bachelor of Commerce.
• Extensive years of experience in Finance and accounting.
• Solid experience in managing a team
• Experience in delivering results through others (both directly report and indirect report)
• Experience in management reporting, financial controlling and analytical work
• Excellent communication skills.
• Awareness to Lean tools would be added advantage.
• Prior experience working in HFM/One stream application
• Proven team management skills
• Language Proficiency in English is required & Spanish would be an advantage (Verbal & Written)

• Computer literate (Windows) & Strong MS Excel skills (v-lookup, Pivots, Complex formulae)
• One stream tool
• SAP, IFS & Oracle based accounting ERP prior experience

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