Associate Finance Controller

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact: Global operations

Professional growth

Innovation in finance

Global exposure

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an accounting professional in Chennai to perform month-end close and IFRS reporting, using SAP, BW, OneStream and Excel. You will handle journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting while maintaining compliance and governance across GL, cost centers and internal orders.

You will collaborate with internal and external auditors, support regional projects, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial controls in a global logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS and month-end close processes.
• Ability to prepare and validate management reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform month end accounting and reporting activities complying with IFRS, using SAP, BW, OneStream, MS Excel and other process specific tools.
• Pass journal entries for monthly basis for timely book close related to accruals and provisions.
• Ensuring correct accounting, controlling, and reporting in SAP at all levels: GL, cost centre and Internal Order; monthly accruals postings.
• Review, validate and update the accounting records, reporting and ensure those are compliant with the IFRS requirements.
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliation and ensure that liabilities are cleared on time & no aged open items beyond SLA.
• To ensure that adequate visibility of all items in the P&L and Balance Sheet is provided to all stakeholders and deliver necessary management reports.
• Coordination with internal and external auditors, as required.
• Ensure the compliance of tax, legal and transfer pricing matters wherever applicable.
• Ensure corporate governance policies and procedures are in place and up to date.
• Adherence to RICC control framework, perform controls attestation. 11. Support Region Team for Region Related Projects and Requirements.

Skills

IFRS accounting

Financial reporting

Auditor liaison

Tools

SAP

BW

OneStream

MS Excel

Job description

At Maersk, we are a global leader in integrated logistics, pioneering the industry for over a century. Our commitment to innovation and transformation continuously redefines the boundaries of what’s possible—setting new benchmarks for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

We believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and strive to ensure our people reflect the customers we proudly serve. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade.

Key Responsibilities -

• Perform month end accounting and reporting activities complying with IFRS, using SAP, BW, OneStream, MS Excel and other process specific tools.
• Pass journal entries for monthly basis for timely book close related to accruals and provisions.
• Ensuring correct accounting, controlling, and reporting in SAP at all levels: GL, cost centre and Internal Order; monthly accruals postings.
• Review, validate and update the accounting records, reporting and ensure those are compliant with the IFRS requirements.
• Perform Balance Sheet reconciliation and ensure that liabilities are cleared on time & no aged open items beyond SLA.
• To ensure that adequate visibility of all items in the P&L and Balance Sheet is provided to all stakeholders and deliver necessary management reports.
• Coordination with internal and external auditors, as required.
• Ensure the compliance of tax, legal and transfer pricing matters wherever applicable.
• Ensure corporate governance policies and procedures are in place and up to date.
• Adherence to RICC control framework, perform controls attestation. 11. Support Region Team for Region Related Projects and Requirements.

What We Offer:

• Impact: Be part of a team that directly contributes to global operations.
• Opportunity: Unlock professional and personal growth through diverse career pathways.
• Innovation: Work with a team that embraces technology and continuous improvement.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate across geographies and cultures.

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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