Fixed Term Hire - 6 months contract

This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global 500 company that makes global trade happen. You will be interacting daily with colleagues internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment. We provide support for you to shape your own career by achieving expertise and learning on the job. 

We offer 

Maersk being the global leader in the industry, you’ll have the opportunity to work for a large global organization and get exposure to excellent processes and systems. You will join an organization that offers a challenging and rewarding career where everyone’s contribution is valued and rewarded. 

On leadership and mentoring, Maersk has a nurturing management culture. Throughout their career, your leaders will support your ideas and provide necessary advice and training. You’ll be given the opportunity to prove yourself, as well as challenging work that develops your abilities. 

On career development, there are wide range of roles in Maersk and Maersk has a very good career mobility program that establishes a culture of priority consideration to internal candidates and to encourage employees to take responsibility for managing their careers whether to move laterally or vertically. 

General Responsibilities:

Service Delivery

• Carry out all activities in a manner which will contribute to the achievement of individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Ensure that the Finance and Accounting Department is rendering an effective service to internal and external clients.

Financial Books Integrity

• Guarantee the accuracy and integrity of the financial books following guidelines according to the Maersk Finance Manual, and applicable local guidelines for local books.

• Process accounting transactions in an efficient, cost-effective and lawful manner in accordance with Maersk and Local policies.

• Implement internal financial reporting compliance with global accounting guidelines, internal control policies and reporting timelines.

Compliance

• Provide support in the timely completion of annual external audit. Ensure the timely submission of audited FS to local authorities.

• Provide financial information to local compliance or Finance Manager for any statutory requirements.

• Provide support as necessary to deliver and validate information to tax consultants for the calculation and settlement of local taxes.

• Ensure timely filing and payment of taxes and other submittals to tax authorities.

Management Reporting

• Provide timely and accurate information for management for budget review, financial forecast, and profitability studies.

• Assist in the formulation and update of service level agreements, and compliance by contracting parties.

Engagement and Stakeholder Management

• Participate in the regular engagement meetings/calls with team, different Finance verticals/team, Cluster contacts, Regional contact, peers, and other applicable parties.

• Participate in discussions with external parties to ensure local compliance (auditors, tax consultant, other consultants).

• Nurture a positive working relationship across functions and locations.

Collaboration

• Work on resolution of issues and through consistent coordination with the appropriate persons from different processes and verticals.

• Serve as back-up for processes/tasks handled by other focals within the Latin America Accounting to Reporting Team.

• Work with peers and managers across Europe Accounting to Reporting Team to standardize processes and implement best practices.

We are looking for:

• Ideally a BS Accountancy graduate or any accounting or business-related course.

• Has experience in accounting roles is preferable.

• Proficient in MS Office, esp. Excel 

• SAP knowledge is an advantage 

• Strong analytical skill 

• Good communication skills 

• Confidentiality and discretion of a very high level is expected 

• Capable of meeting very strict deadlines and flexible to work in a team environment 

• Highly energetic and self-motivated, proactive and resourceful 

• Able to adapt successfully to multiple tasks that occur in a rapidly changing environment and to perform in highly interruptive conditions to meet time pressures/deadlines 

• Amenable to work on a mid-shift schedule 

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.
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