Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics, having 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. Overview: As the Area Head of ATR (Accounting, Tax, and Reporting) & Financial Controlling , you will be a key driver of performance improvement within the Finance arena for your assigned Area. You'll work in close partnership with the Area Finance Manager to contribute towards delivering critical business priorities. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, adhering to both external IFRS standards and local statutory compliance for your Area. This role demands a strong financial leader who can drive impact in business outcomes through cross-functional collaboration and support transformative actions in both systems and processes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Partnership: Align with the Area CFO's objectives and act as a dependable business partner to support overall finance and business outcomes. Collaborate effectively with other functions and Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to achieve optimal results for the Area and the broader A.P. Moller Maersk (APMM) Group. Assist the Area Finance Manager in driving optimal working capital and liquidity management . Process Excellence & Automation: Drive and develop efficient financial processes, continuously challenge the status quo, and actively strive for automation opportunities . Successfully implement new systems and special finance projects in a timely manner. Team Leadership & Engagement: Translate organizational objectives into actionable plans and drive these by developing and maintaining a highly engaged team. Demonstrate strong Leading Leaders ability , fostering growth and accountability within your team. Issue Resolution: Resolve complex finance issues for the Area through proactive partnership and collaboration with the right stakeholders. Accurate Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure the accurate and timely completion of Books of Accounts for all scoped entities within the Area, adhering to defined periodicity and timelines for both APMM Group and Local Statutory books. Controllership & Risk Mitigation: Perform comprehensive controllership aspects to ensure accurate reporting of Balance Sheet Exposure. Suggest necessary Accounting Adjustments and develop clear plans to mitigate future financial exposures. Ensure appropriate execution of Area Internal controls and influence other functions to improve Controls Effectiveness scores . Audit Management: Own the conduct of Statutory Audits for scoped entities, in collaboration with Group Audit, ensuring timely completion, filing, and effective mitigation of audit observations. Support other audits such as Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit, or any other audits initiated by different authorities. Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Education: Preferred professional accounting qualification such as CA / CMA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA . Experience: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting. System Knowledge: Experience with ERP/S4 systems is essential. Business Partnering Skills: Proven ability to act as a strategic business partner. Influencing Skills: Strong capability in influencing without direct authority. Communication: Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to storytell numbers and present complex financial information clearly and concisely. Accountability: Demonstrated ability in holding others accountable for financial outcomes. Ownership: Strong sense of ownership over business outcomes. Executive Presence: Ability to contribute confidently in discussions, express a clear point of view, and demonstrate executive presence. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop other leaders. Key Metrics of Success: Timely, quality book closes: For both APMM Group and local statutory requirements. Zero overdue audit points. Accurate reporting of Balance Sheet exposures. Improved Control Effectiveness Scores. Working Capital improvement. Zero open Cash/bank items over 30 days. Top quartile engagement score for your team. Achievement of Automation & efficiency targets. Successful and timely implementation of new systems & special projects. What We Offer: Joining Maersk means being part of a team that is not only transforming global trade but also shaping the future of our industry. You will be part of a truly international company with a strong culture, where you will have unique opportunities to make a real impact on a global scale. We offer constant challenge and the scope to learn in an open and friendly atmosphere, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and personal development.
