Senior Analyst - ATR-1

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact on global accounting

Career growth opportunities

Global exposure

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support day-to-day financial operations in Chennai. You will process accounts payable and receivable, assist with billing and invoicing, and help analyze costs against budgets while ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

The role emphasizes accuracy, the ability to work within established procedures, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A commerce or accounting degree and proficiency in MS Excel are preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate processing of transactions.
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, invoicing, and billing.
• Allocating costs and supporting budget variance analysis.
• Assisting in development and monitoring of annual revenue and expense budgets.
• Performing administrative tasks to support accounting and business operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

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 elevate 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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