VP Finance & Accounting ISC

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in Mumbai invites a seasoned finance executive to lead India Sub-Continent finance function as Vice President Finance & Accounts. You will drive governance, accurate reporting, controls, and compliance, partnering with the President and regional teams to steer financial performance.

Key duties include overseeing invoicing, collections, statutory reporting, budgeting, tax filings, and liaising with government authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive experience in Shipping/Freight Forwarding industry.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• CPA certification is a big advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English and local languages.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, regional offices, internal teams, customers, vendors, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoicing, collections, customer disputes, accurate vendor payments, and timely remittances to the Principal.
• Review and assess customer credit requests in line with company policies and risk considerations.
• Coordinate effectively between Finance and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Ensure accounting records comply with local regulations, internal controls, ISOX requirements, process excellence standards, and best practices.
• Manage recovery of non-manifested expenses and monitor related controls.
• Support the Regional Office with accurate and timely system updates as required.
• Ensure timely completion, reporting, and submission of financial statements and tax reports.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required reports to government authorities, including secretarial reports.
• Manage F2BC, debtor control, demurrage collection control and analysis, and agency budget performance.
• Prepare and present the annual budget to senior management at regional and head office level.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic financial planning

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

About This Job

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Work Mode: On-site

Industry: Maritime Transportation

Job Description

About the role: The Vice President Finance & Accounts India Sub-Continent leads the finance function across multiple countries in the district, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective controls, and full compliance with local and corporate requirements. The role acts as a key business partner to the President - India Sub-Continent, regional office, and country agencies, providing financial insight, operational support, and leadership to drive disciplined financial performance across the region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoicing, collections, customer disputes, accurate vendor payments, and timely remittances to the Principal
• Review and assess customer credit requests in line with company policies and risk considerations
• Coordinate effectively between Finance and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations
• Ensure accounting records comply with local regulations, internal controls, ISOX requirements, process excellence standards, and best practices
• Manage recovery of non-manifested expenses and monitor related controls
• Support the Regional Office with accurate and timely system updates as required
• Ensure timely completion, reporting, and submission of financial statements and tax reports
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required reports to government authorities, including secretarial reports
• Manage F2BC, debtor control, demurrage collection control and analysis, and agency budget performance
• Prepare and present the annual budget to senior management at regional and head office level

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive experience in Shipping/Freight Forwarding industry
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• CPA certification is a big advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English and local languages
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, regional offices, internal teams, customers, vendors, and government authorities

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a strategic finance leadership role within a dynamic international shipping environment, working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to support strong financial governance, operational excellence, and business decision-making across the India Sub-Continent.