Associate Cost Controller

Associate Cost Controller

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

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with stakeholders and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.  
You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other. 

Job Description:

Associate Cost Controller will be part of the HQ Maersk Liner cost controlling and Accounts Payable organization and will work with wide range of stakeholders in and outside of the finance and operations organization to control and improve data quality of cost reporting.

Associate Cost Controller will be responsible to ensure that the costs are complete, timely, accurate and well controlled from all business aspect. He / She will also be responsible for audit related to the Accounting for their respective business areas.

Associate Controller is expected to act proactively to search for and implement continuous improvements in controlling and revenue/cost leakages.

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 Responsibilities:

1) Manage preparation of contract checklist

2) Review & validate the cost records and analyze prospective risk

3) Ensure all aspects of the contract with the partner are being followed and cost and revenue are being shared in accordance with the same

4) Continuously doing transaction level audits for all operational and financial data under limited supervision and provide feedback

5) Ensure all necessary controls are followed by execution teams

6) Ensure accurate and timely cost reporting

7) Develop recommendations and implement changes to processes and systems that will minimize risk, improve performance and productivity, standardize and align processes

8) Business Finance - Develop and manage financial plans, budgets and forecasts.

9)Business Controlling experience - Conduct financial analysis and identify areas for cost optimization.

9) Business Analyst experience and having logical representation of data

10) Managing negotiation with Competitors

Required experience & skills:

1.Financial educational background with degree in Finance and Accounting - MBA, ICWA (CMA) and good understanding of control framework.

2. Minimum 6 years of qualification experience within FP&A, 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 Ability to handle phases with high workload and unplanned activities.

5.Team player - works together with others to achieve results.

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