Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels and 7 aircraft with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.
Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including reefer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, gives us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.
An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls.
We Offer
You will embark on a great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. As the Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while identifying risk and control gaps and supporting the organisation's strategic financial goals.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting
- Support the Manager in timely and accurate posting of general ledger (GL) journals and related monthly management reporting.
- Responsible for local reporting deliverables, including:
- Monthly, half-yearly, and annual SAP Financial Consolidation (FC) reporting.
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Annual budgets and forecasts.
- Assist in preparation of the Agency KPI Report for HQ.
- Prepare monthly account schedules and ensure timely clearance of suspense/clearing accounts.
- Analyse report findings and support recommendations to management on the financial impact of proposed transactions.
Banking & Treasury
- Submit weekly (rolling 4-week) cashflow forecast reports.
- Liaise with bankers on treasury and banking matters.
- Maintain foreign exchange tables and prepare FX analysis reports.
Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance with company policies, SFRS, and IFRS.
- Maintain proper audit trails and implement recommendations from audits.
Tax (Corporate Tax / GST / Transfer Pricing)
- Prepare and review monthly tax and deferred tax computations.
- Review quarterly GST filings, reconciliations, and post-ACAP audit tasks.
- Liaise with tax agents and local authorities to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
- Assist in transfer pricing documentation and resolution of tax-related queries.
Corporate Secretarial
- Support Singapore corporate secretarial matters through liaison with the appointed Corporate Secretary and other relevant parties.
Internal Controls & Process Improvements
- Identify control gaps and propose process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Recommend and implement automation or streamlining opportunities.
- Lead or support department-wide initiatives and ad hoc projects as required.
Qualifications
Who We Are Looking For
- A Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in executing and maintaining accounting controls, financial reporting, and driving process improvements.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 audit firm is preferred but not mandatory.
- Industry background in shipping or maritime is advantageous.
- Proven ability to manage change and perform effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and SFRS accounting standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experienced in using SAP, Financial Consolidation (FC) systems, and understanding related data flows.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and contribute to team success.
- Results-driven, consistently striving for high performance and quality outcomes.
- High standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Other Information
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