Accountant

At Maersk, we offer you an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade. And thanks to our global scale, you will be well-positioned to explore opportunities at Maersk around the world. The many other highlights include the most modern talent development initiatives and competitive benefits. We are proud of our people who define our company’s industry leadership, global team culture and customer-centric focus every day.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team in Antananarivo. As a key member of our Accounting Operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our financial transactions, managing our accounts payable and accounts receivable, and developing and monitoring our annual budgets. You will also provide administrative support to our team and ensure that all financial records are properly maintained.

Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee the day-to-day financial transactions of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.

Coordinate and perform cost accounting functions, including allocating and analyzing direct and indirect costs, actual vs. budgeted cost variance analysis, and other cost accounting tasks.

Develop and monitor annual revenue/expense budgets to control funds and measure operating results.

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including billing and invoicing.

Provide administrative support to the team, including data entry, filing, and other tasks as needed.

Ensure that all financial records are properly maintained and updated.

Work independently within defined boundaries and guidelines, with the ability to make departures from established processes to resolve problems.

Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and relevant authorities as needed.

Solve problems and make decisions within the area of expertise, with the ability to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of solutions.

Manage and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.

Lead and develop team members, providing guidance and support as needed.

Who we are looking for:

3-5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.

A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Basic accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and relevant authorities.

Ability to work independently and make decisions within defined boundaries and guidelines.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Fluency in English and Malagasy (written and spoken).

Last Application Date - 22 April 2024

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