Senior Analyst - ATR-7

APM Terminals; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global exposure

Professional growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Maersk is hiring for an accounting support role in Chennai. You will handle daily accounting tasks, ensure compliance with policies, and support AP/AR, invoicing, and cost accounting activities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, process adherence, and teamwork across the finance function. The ideal candidate has a commerce/accounting background with solid MS Excel skills and strong analytical abilities to support budgeting and cost analysis initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with routine processes and follow guidelines.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Relevant skills developed through training and on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations in line with standards.
• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing.
• Allocating and analyzing costs and budgeting variances.
• Supporting annual revenue and expense budgeting processes.
• Performing administrative tasks to support operations.
• Escalating non-routine issues to senior colleagues as needed.
• Applying training and on-the-job experience to tasks.
• Supporting operational teams with accurate accounting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

MS Excel basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

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. 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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller– Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer’s supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end‑to‑end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end‑to‑end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere– all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.