Finance Executive

Maersk; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is hiring a Finance Executive in Chennai to manage core accounting functions in a fast-paced global environment. The role covers GL, AP, AR, period-end activities, and reporting, with interaction with HQ/EU finance teams. A strong background in Dynamics/OneStream and Excel is required.

The ideal candidate will handle month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls while ensuring timely financial statements and compliance. This is a full-time on-site position based in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance or CA Inter/CWA Inter with 2–4 years experience.
• Proficient in Advanced Excel and MS Dynamics Business Central; OneStream preferred.
• High attention to detail with focus on quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle the role independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle General Ledger activities including month-end closing and reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and GL adjustments.
• Process intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Prepare schedules for audits and interact with auditors.
• Process monthly journal entries including accruals and asset transactions.
• Execute period-end activities in Navision and finalise trial balance.
• Support consolidation and reporting in Onestream; resolve HQ/EU queries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Dynamics Business Central

OneStream

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor/Master in Finance/(CA Inter)/(CWA Inter)

Tools

Navision

OneStream

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Are you our new Finance Executive in Chennai?

We offer

As a part of a global conglomerate, the candidate will have an opportunity to perform in a challenging work environment, gain exposure and a chance to work in a good working atmosphere.

Key responsibilities

This role plays a key part of the delivery of accounting services in the business. The person will be responsible for arrange of activities(monthly/quarterly/annually) related to accounting and reporting in a fast-paced environment which includes execution of purchase invoice and payments, sales invoices and cash applications, period end accounting entries, running month-end routines, making necessary GL adjustments, closing and finalization of trial balance, consolidation\reporting of financial statements and performing post closure activities including account reconciliation etc.

General Ledger and Reporting:

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and execute necessary GL adjustments (if necessary)

• Perform Intercompany reconciliations and execute necessary adjustments to eliminate plugs

• Prepare schedules for statutory, internal audits and interacting with auditors

• Process monthly journal entries including accruals

• Process and record asset acquisitions/capitalization/disposals

• Execute period end accounting activities in Navision

• Finalize trial balance and perform reporting activities in Onestream

• Resolve queries from HQ\EU finance team and root cause analysis

• Active engagement through calls with HQ\EU finance teams during the month end

• Focus on ensuring 100% compliance to internal controls

• Contribute to process excellence by identifying improvement opportunities to make the process leaner and more effective

Accounts Receivables:

• Ensure high-quality invoicing and collection procedures that comply with APMM policies

• Post intercompany reinvoices within cutoff time

• Responsible for daily review of bank receipts and appropriate cash application treatment towards clearing relevant sales invoices

• Review aged debtors report and take necessary actions for timely collection and ensure that no over dues from our customers

• Create and maintain customer master data with up-to-date records

• Strong communication channels with all internal stakeholders and customers

Accounts Payables:

• Accurate processing, coding and matching of invoices in accordance with APMM policies

• Liaising with global suppliers and internal business contacts to resolve invoicing queries in a professional manner, on a timely basis

• Ensure appropriate invoice approvals and timely payments including clearing of relevant invoices

• Create and maintain supplier master data with up-to-date records

• Supplier reconciliations and analysis of aged creditors report with at most importance to clear the debit balance in the vendor accounts

• Handling all emails related to invoices and any other associated duties including scanning of invoices into Business central

We are looking for

The ideal candidate would possess the following characteristics:

• Bachelors / Masters in Finance / CA (Inter) / CWA (Inter) with 2 - 4 years experience.

• Advanced excel skills Prior experience in MS Dynamics Business Central & OneStream (preferable but not mandatory)

• High attention to detail and strong focus on quality

• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meeting shorter deadlines

• Ability to handle the role independently

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.