Area Finance Compliance Controller

Maersk

2 - 5 years

Mumbai

Posted: 16/01/2025

Job Description

Introduction:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

What we offer:

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. 
You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

Job Summary:

To oversee the financial compliance and corporate governance processes within the Area. This role ensures adherence to local and international regulations, corporate policies, and drives efficient and accurate financial compliance in alignment with Maersk standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Appointments

•Administer the entity management system (GEMS)

•Timely and accurate company management updates and renewals (Board of Directors, Powers of attorney).

Corporate housekeeping and filing

•Review and draft corporate law documents, incl Board resolution, AoA, Register of Owners, Share Capital, etc.

•Register Corporate and tax changes with local authorities

•File FS with local tax authorities, if required

•Store the hard copies of Corporate papers in proper order

•Maintain entity management templates and policies

•Coordinate activities with 3rd party legal on entity establishment / dissolution.

Licenses and permits

•Maintain up-to-date records of company licenses and permits.

Financial compliance

•Authority Matrix: Own, update and review local authority matrixes, and assess local compliance to GAM

•Key Data Structure (KDS): Ensure Cost/Profit Centers structure in each entity is maintained in line with corporate guidance

•Bank relations: Maintain up-to-date records of company bank guarantees; document/track bank signatories and authorizations

•Corporate Real Estate Management: Coordinate CREM activities

•Insurance: Coordination of global insurance data exchange, anchor point for global insurance questions in the Area

Accountable For

•Governance Frameworks: effective boards, transparency around roles and responsibilities, timely recording and registration of all changes

•Governance processes/procedures are adequately documented, accurate and kept up to date

•The policies and guidelines are in line with legislation/regulations as well as with the goals and strategy of the organization. They are easily available to ensure that everyone understands the way things should be done and how they are expected to behave

Critical Competencies:

•A master's degree in Company Secretary Finance or Corporate Law

•Legal, governance or business experience is sought

•Understanding of and interest in company secretarial administration and company legal structures

•Strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent technical ability and drafting skills

•Enthusiastic and someone who is comfortable networking across the business

•An excellent command of written and spoken English

•Able to work independently, yet collaborate effectively with different stakeholders across functions and cultures

•Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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 accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

About Company

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.