Senior Analyst - ATR-1

maersk; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant in Chennai to support daily financial operations and ensure compliance with established accounting principles. You will manage AP/AR, invoicing, cost and budget accounting, and cost variance analysis.

The role emphasizes independent handling of routine tasks within defined guidelines, along with collaboration across functional teams and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Familiarity with standardized accounting procedures and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, cost and budget accounting.
• Analyze direct and indirect costs and variances against budgets.
• Support development and monitoring of annual revenue and expense budgets.
• Perform accounting and administrative tasks with defined procedures.
• Escalate non-routine issues to supervisors and resolve routine problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Maersk

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.

Join us as we leverage cutting-edge technologies and create global opportunities. Let's sail together towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Purpose of the Role

The role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations by executing standardized financial and administrative processes accurately and efficiently, while ensuring compliance with established accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

You will be Responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations, accounting principles, and established standards.
• Managing accounting activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, invoicing, cost accounting, and budget accounting, as applicable to the assigned area.
• Allocating and analyzing direct and indirect costs and supporting actual-versus-budgeted cost variance analysis.
• Supporting the development and monitoring of annual revenue and expense budgets to help control funds and measure operating performance.
• Performing skilled technical, administrative, and operational tasks to support accounting and business operations.
• Executing specialized activities within defined processes, standards, and established operating procedures.
• Working independently on tasks of limited scope and complexity while exercising judgment within defined boundaries and guidelines.
• Applying standardized work routines, methods, facts, and information to complete assigned responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Identifying and resolving routine issues independently while escalating non-routine or complex problems to experienced colleagues or supervisors.
• Applying job-related training and on-the-job experience to execute accounting and administrative activities effectively.
• Supporting operational teams through accurate, timely, and efficient execution of assigned accounting and administrative tasks.
• Adapting to established processes and procedures while making appropriate departures from standard processes, where required, to resolve operational issues.
• Developing job and business knowledge through training, hands-on experience, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline .
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Knowledge of standardized accounting and administrative procedures.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with routine processes and follow established guidelines.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently within defined boundaries and escalating non-routine issues appropriately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Limited prior job or business knowledge is required, with relevant skills developed through job-related training and on-the-job experience.

What We Offer

• Impact : Be part of a team that directly contributes to global accounting.
• 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.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your well-being.

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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