Country Finance Lead, Bangladesh at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Risk Management, Financial Control, Tax Compliance, Capex Controlling, Working Capital Optimization, Statutory Financial Reporting, Audit Management, Joint Venture Management, Financial Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting Standards, Leadership

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

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. Purpose of the role: The Country Finance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring strong Financial Risk Management and Control for high-risk locations, where local knowledge and local presence of finance is mandatory to conduct business. The Country Finance Lead is the official finance representative of the company to all external local private and public institutions in the Country and the single point of contact in finance for the specific location, hence will be required to navigate the finance organization to right place incoming questions and requests. Key Responsibilities: Financial Risk Management & Control • Support ATR, OTC and PTP by consulting on local specifics rules, government regulations • Acknowledge and be aware of what is in the books, while ensuring all one-off transactions, provisions and periodic movements of key balances are documented by ATR, to ensure integrity and credibility of our financial statements • Area Tax compliance, support on frontline Tax assessments and oversee Tax filings • Execute, Manage and Control E2E Financial processes for non-GSC entities (until offshored) and JVs performance management • JVs performance management and Boards engagement, incl. consolidation of all preparation needed ahead of board meetings • CAPEX controlling, especially on physical assets • Support frontline business functions by providing expertise on financial procedures and assess impacts, ensuring alignment with APMM GAAP for e.g., Reviewing Investment proposals, Sustainability reporting etc. • Have sufficient overview and assurance of compliant B/S and P&L together with ATR (given the local liability) • Support ATR in timely closure of Audit processes and review final Audit observations • Anchor point for RICC in the frontline and drives overall effectiveness for the Area and action plans for open audit issues • Provide continuous support in reducing trapped cash and optimize working capital processes to fund the business. • Will support the Area Cash Flow Controller, but only for the specific location • Will support the Area Financial Compliance Lead, but only for the specific location • Will support the Area Finance Transformation Lead, but only for the specific location Experience Requirements: 15–18 years of overall professional experience in finance, preferably within multinational or complex business environments. Minimum 2.5 years of experience in a Country Finance leadership role, preferably within the logistics industry (for logistics-specific roles). Accountable for: • Ensure financial compliance toward any local government • Statutory financial reports are prepared on time and in accordance with local regulations, with no gaps or unreported provisions together with ATR • Internal and external audits are closed without any significant findings, and appropriate follow-up actions are taken on open finding to close them • Country Financial Compliance • Optimized cash flow, minimum liquidity in each country Key Interdependencies: Internal stakeholders • Stakeholders across all functions and levels in the Area • Area Legal department • Regional Financial Controlling team • Area ATR, OTC and PTP teams External stakeholders • External notary or law firms • Accounting consultants • External legal advisors • Government authorities and Ministries • Local banks, Central bank 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Country Finance Lead is responsible for ensuring robust financial risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance for the location. They act as the primary finance representative for external institutions and oversee end-to-end financial processes, including tax filings and audit management.