Liner Accountant

Maersk is a global authority 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 organisation 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

A tailored onboarding and induction with access to a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Setting you up for success is important to us.

An annual bonus based on company performance.

Every colleague at Maersk has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing, mental health support and financial advice through our Employee Assistance Program.

For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.

Whilst the role is advertised as full-time, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what that might look like for you

Job Description:

Liner Accountant will be part of the General Ledger Controlling organization and will work with wide range of stakeholders within and outside the finance and operations organization.

Liner Accountant will be responsible to ensure that the global accounting processes, IFRS and group guidelines are followed. He/ She need to ensure the accounting and reporting is completed in timely and accurate manner. He / She will also be responsible to liaise with auditors.

He/she is expected to act proactively to search for and implement continuous improvements in areas of accounting, controlling, and reporting.

So, if you are looking for collaborate 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:

Perform month end accounting and reporting activities complying with IFRS, using SAP/ECC/S4HANA, BW, OneStream, MS Excel and other process specific tools.

Review, validate and update the accounting records, reporting and ensure those are compliant with the IFRS requirements.

Review, validate and update upstream system issues.

Perform upstream system reconciliations, find out the deviations and get the issue to closure One stream reporting

Liaise and provide timely updates to all the stakeholders.

Perform Balance Sheet reconciliation and initiate follow-up on the open items

Facilitate and ensure timely month close with utmost quality of the financial reporting.

Projection of revenue, provision calculation and posting, detailed understanding as part of month end activities.

Prepare complex financial reports and review with business.

Liaise cross functionally to get quality and timely output for various processes.

Engage with the Onsite Head Quarters Finance team for monthly revenue and provision sign-off by providing explanation for management reporting.

Suggest recommendations for development and implement changes to processes and systems - Considering latest development in accounting, process, system changes, etc. Which will minimize risk, improve control environment and productivity.

Adherence to RICC control framework and perform secure submission on monthly basis.

Timely and accurate submission of Statutory/Internal audit requirements.

Solid financial educational background and good understanding of control framework.

CA with minimum 3+ years of post-qualification experience or any other financial qualification with 5+ years of experience within accounting and reporting area, preferably in Revenue accounting and reporting Knowledge of IFRS would be an added advantage Flexible to work in any shift, i.e., morning, afternoon, or night, stretching during month end periods Proactive, self-motivated, and continuously looks for opportunities to improve financial reporting and processes by exploring new approaches and ideas Excellent systematic and structured working method Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory

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

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