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Posted: 2/23/2011 Expires: 3/9/2011 Ref: 56200
Credit Controller – Mumbai,JG 52 – Maersk Line, Mumbai, India
Nature and Scope:

To be the single point of contact for outstanding receivables of all customers assigned to the position and fully manage the receivables relationship with those customers in collaboration with sales customer service.
Responsible for all customer contact and communications related to collection/settlement of outstanding charges, disputes and inquiries within the Container Business.
Collaborate with management, sales & customer service teams in relation to the settlement of customers’ outstanding receivables.
Prioritize and simplify business requirements to ensure ease of business for Customers.
Proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure positive customer experiences.
Establish, monitor and manage customer expectations with regards to settlement of outstanding.
Ensure that agreed credit terms are met through consistent and controlled credit management practices as outlined by management.
Identify patterns of disputes, invoicing errors or other issues to prevent re-occurrences of disagreement and/or inaccurate invoices being sent to customers.
Collaborate with sales, booking agents and all necessary groups to assist with customer dispute resolution
Major Accountabilities:

Collection of all outstanding freight within the specific client portfolio.
Reconciliation of all customer accounts as per required Accounts Receivable process.
Ensure client portfolio is in possession of all Maersk Line documentation thus supporting payment process.
Timely submission of customer statements to clients.
Ensuring credit clients are maintained as per Credit Terms.
Recommend withholding of release of cargo / Bills of Lading until payment is received after liaison with Customer Service / Sales to Management.
Prepare daily payment application and ensure receipting completed accurately and timely.
Reconcile all partial payments and on account entries timorously.
Reconcile, verify and preparation of waivers / write offs and refunds within agreed timeframes and in accordance with the Authorization Matrix and required business processes.
Resolution of internal finance disputes with other CBU’s adhering to globally agreed SOP’s and in conjunction with Centre and Cluster Lines Finance.
Facilitate timely resolution of client disputes.
Conduct regular client visits.
Reporting on client portfolio as detailed by Freight Receivables Manager.
Identify and recommend improvements relating to processes.
Adherence to Global and local SOPs and Business processes as communicated
Key Performance Indicators (Hard & Soft):

Hard
Performance against best possible Day Sales Outstanding targets
Performance against overdue targets
Write off percentage
Control dashboard status for area of responsibility
Performance against on account targets
Customer Satisfaction Survey result, especially finance related questions
Grading of internal audit for area of responsibility
Soft

Uphold Company values at all times
Experience:

Proven 5 – 6 years of experience in Finance
Experience in collections will be an added advantage
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree is compulsory
Master’s Degree is preferred
Additional Qualifications:

SAP experience
Microsoft Excel – advanced level
Microsoft Office
Problem solving and analytical mind.

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Contact information:

Christine Xavier
General Manager
Ph: +91 (22) 33407656

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Finance Manager Nigeria – Maersk Training Centre, Port Hacourt, Nigeria
Maersk Training Opeans Nigeria is a learning provider to the maritime and offshore industries. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Finance Manager who will contribute with knowledge and experience to our professional team, reporting directly to the Business Support Manager.

We are hoping to find a dynamic and structured candidate, who will get the outstanding chance to work independently with all areas of finance being responsible for:

• Reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Coordinating all finance transactions and processes
• Monthly reporting and book closure
· Preparing yearend audit and audit materials
• Developing standards for reporting procedures
• Perform Treasury Functions – Liquidity Management, Investments Management,
Cash-flow forecast and petty cash Management
• Cost Controlling and Calculation
• Internal controlling and external accounting
• All statutory accountings and remittances
• Accounts payables and Accounts receivables
• Fixed Assets Management
• Budgeting and estimates
• Sparring partner for management
• Coordinate monthly payroll

Qualifications
The minimum personal requirements consist of an extremely good sense of data quality, an eagerness to improve both existing routines as well as developing new methods to streamline and improve the various tasks which exist in a finance department. Focus on efficiency and result is very important as well.
Ability to work independently, but at the same time acknowledge the importance of teamwork is also an important prerequisite.

The minimum professional and academic requirements count your skills within the accounting area. You have experience with all the tasks of working as a Finance Manager in an international environment. You, as the successful candidate, can have multiple accesses to this position and your qualities and capabilities could include:

• Degree in Accountancy (Preferably a Chartered Accountant)
• Experience as an accountant
• Experience as a Finance Manager
• Experience as a Financial Controller
• Experienced Excel user
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Navision)
• Experience in Group reporting (Hyperion/HFM)

What we offer
We offer a job in a professional organisation with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development. For the right candidate this is a chance to get a truly unique position in a fast growing business and be a part of one of the strongest brands and leading companies providing training and learning services to the maritime, oil & gas and wind industry.

Additional Information
Your primary work location will be at our Training Centre, Maersk Training Opeans Nigeria, Ltd, 32 Jessy & Jenny Rd, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Due to significant and increasing global representation a small number of travel days are to be expected.

Candidates will be evaluated continuously and the position will be closed when we have the right candidate.

Closing Date: 17 April 2011

Contact information:
For further information, please contact Business Support Manager Oluremi Olayinka Ajayi via mail on [email protected] or Phone Mobile 1: +234 809 846 1125 Mobile 2: +234 805 659 6117 . You can also visit our website: www.maersktraining.com.

How to Apply
Please apply by sending an email in English including a full resume to Oluremi Olayinka Ajayi on email: [email protected]

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Chief Accountant – Damco, Douala, Cameroun
Job Over view

As DAMCO Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for the financial activities of MLOG in Cameroon. You will report to the DAMCO Finance Manager. You will be instrumental in bring about necessary changes within DAMCO finance.

General Areas of Responsibilities:

* Establishing the DAMCO Cameroun budget
* Ensuring accurate job costing as well as timely invoicing and file closing
* Follow up on Bank guarantee status and ensure that the bank guarantees are cancelled soonest (minimise the outstanding bank guarantees over 90 days)
* Ensuring reconciliation of creditor statements and clearing of reconciling items
* Preparation of statutory financials.
* Responsible for the monthly and annual financial statements of MLOG and ensure timely management reporting
* Presenting financial statements for management decisions
* Controlling cash flow and outstanding dues from the customers for the total company
* Active participation in country HFM sign-off, annual book closing and preparation of board meeting materials
* Ensuring proper controls are in place
* Provide day to day guidance and coaching to the accounting team
* Ensuring compliance with Cameroun tax regulations and APM GAP
* Ensuring all contracts are kept valid at all times and we have operating contract with all major operators used by MLOG
* Monthly customer profitability analysis / true business partner
* Interact and manage relationships with Bankers, Auditors and Tax advisors
* Any other task that may be allotted to ensure effective functioning of the Finance department based on exigencies of work

Requirements:

* Self starter
* Ability to initiate and implement changes
* Decisiveness and sense of urgency
* Independence and result orientation
* Ability to deliver under pressure
* Good knowledge of MS office

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Contact information:

If further information requested kindly contact Mr Menezes Neville at [email protected]