Maersk Line recruits 01 Finance Business Controller (STA for 9 months)
Maersk Line
Nouakchott, Mauritanie
Transports et logistique
Finance Business Controller (STA for 9 months)
MauritaniaNouakchottLocal/Expat Finance/AccountingLast application date: 31/1/2021
APM Terminals Mauritania is looking for a Finance Business Controller for 9 months short term assignment (STA) with good experience in finance and accounting disciplines to be part of Finance team.
The Finance Business Controller will be responsible for some or all the Finance Business Controller functions, i.e. Control reporting scorecard, revenue assurance measures, company’s liquidity/returns and business profibility.
We offerWe offer real opportunities growth and in depth insights into the operation and management of container terminals. Gain significant exposure and experience to further build international career opportunities with the global organization of APM Terminals and Maersk as a Group.
Key responsibilities– Ensure that all credits granted to customer are based on credit review done between finance and commercial and duelly approved in line with approval matrix.- Ensure that regulary (quarterly) review of credit customer payment in line with agreed terms are done and recommendation made regards the renewal or otherwise of credit extended.- Implement a system of collection and follow-up of credit customer for unpaid debts, including weekly or fortnightly meetings with collectors to follow-up on aged items.- Liaise with GSC to ensure operational and financial system reconciliation is done at least monthly to ensure revenue is completely captured in reporting system.- Prepare monthly cashflow forecast and advise on surplus/deficit funds.- Ensure that company compliance with all Group control requirements and Quarterly sign-off control package is based on observable and supported controls and documentations in place.- Ensure that the Group Control Manual is complied with and evidence is adequately scored.- Ensure control maturity is at minimum level of 4.- Analyse operational and non-operational costs and recommend cost savings strategies.- Inventory control and analysis- Ensure that all parties are educated / trained on the control manual requirements and necessary changes are made in our operations and process and align with the required standards.- Assist to ensure final audit reports are compliant with local accounting principles and audit / signed accounts, management letters received before end January each year- Ensure continual ideas and innovation to improve business profitability and processes.- Liase with the GSC to continually improve processes and procedures
We are looking for– Solid financial educational background degree in Finance/Accounting with minimum 4 – 5 years of post-qualification experience within accounting and reporting area- Good knowledge of:IFRS and accounting regulations/laws,IFS accounting system,DMS operational system,Maersk/APMT Internal Control Manual- Proactive, Self-motivated and continuously looks for opportunities to improve financial reporting and processes by exploring new approaches and idea- Excellent analytical and structured working method- High competency in written and verbal English at professional level. Arabic and/or French is a significant advantage- Team player – works together with others to achieve results and fosters teamwork.POSTULER