Associate Cost Controller, CC & AP

Maersk; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Line Limited is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join the global cost controlling organization. You will work with diverse stakeholders to improve data quality and ensure costs are complete, timely, accurate and well controlled.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly NOPS, validating cost records, and driving process improvements while supporting regional controllers as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's in Finance Management with strong accounting/control background.
• 3–7 years in cost controlling, cost accounting, or P&L analysis.
• Strong English communication and proactive improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly NOPS reporting preparation.
• Review and validate cost records and unit cost calculations.
• Conduct moderately complex cost audits with limited supervision.
• Ensure controls and compliance checks are performed periodically.
• Perform cost analysis and explain drivers behind variances.
• Ensure timely, accurate cost reporting and drive improvements.
• Support ad-hoc financial reporting and back up regional controllers.

Skills

Financial accounting

Controls framework

Analytical thinking

English communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Excel

P&L analysis

Education

Master's in Finance Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Supports Control processes and production of high quality financial data
and reporting

Cost Controller will be part of the Maersk Line global cost controlling organization and will work with wide range of stakeholders in and outside of the finance organization to improve data quality of Liner cost reporting. Cost Controller will be responsible to ensure that the global accounting processes are followed and the costs are complete, timely, accurate and well controlled. Senior Cost Controller will also be responsible for auditing the financial processes, driving optimization of these within the Regional/ Cluster. Cost controller is expected to act proactively to search for and implement continuous improvements in cost controlling and reporting.

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 activities/responsibilities would be:

• Manage preparation of monthly NOPS reporting


• Review & validate the cost records and calculation of unit costs


• Conduct moderately complex cost audits under limited supervision


• Ensure all necessary controls and compliance checks are performed on periodic basis and duly signed off


• Perform detailed cost analysis and provide explanations/ cost drivers behind periodic variance


• Ensure accurate and timely cost reporting


• Develop recommendations for changes to processes and systems that will minimize risk, improve performance and productivity


• Assist regional cost controller in any ad-hoc financial reporting and act as back up.

Experience and Skill set:

• Solid financial educational background as Masters in Finance Management degree in Finance and Accounting and good understanding of control framework.


• 3-7 years of experience within cost controlling, cost accounting, P&L analysis etc.


• Self-motivated and continuously looks for opportunities to improve financial reporting and processes by exploring new approaches and ideas


• Good analytical and structured working method


• High competency in written and verbal English


• 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.

Key Measures:

• NOPS Accuracy


• Quality cost driver explanations

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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