Our client is a well established Shipping MNC. Currently, they are seeking a well experienced candidate to join them as " Head (Shipping Agency Control)”.

This role will primarily be tasked with the following responsibilities :

• Involved in business partnering to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the agency.
• Monitor and control Agents in meeting key financial KPIs.
• Responsible for setting policy and procedures for the agencies and ensuring reliable, accessible, accurate financial information submitted by the agencies.
• Ensures that cost incurred on behalf of the principal is correct. 
• Focus on accounts receivables and payables at the group and agency level, on local revenue collections and cost reporting and on remittances to Head Office. 
• Ensures compliance to Head Office policy and procedures. 
• Bring best practice to all agencies, set benchmarks and support the existing Finance Managers to improve their performance and improve communication to HQ.
• Improve trust at Principal level.
• Provide leadership and guidance on tax planning and tax issues for agents.
• Lead the development of new system implementation.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting /CPA /Chartered Accountant qualification
• Ideally 15 years or so of relevant experience in liner shipping and/or shipping agency business
• Possess full end-to-end finance knowledge, preferably with shipping agencies, well versed in ERP so as to address the ERP (GFS) from finance and control perspectives
• Possess good communication and presentation skills
• Possess a good understanding of accounting, financial, internal control, tax issues facing shipping agencies
• Ability to design effective policies and procedures for shipping agencies and ensure compliance
• Possess a sense of responsibilities and ownership of issues facing the shipping agencies
• Possess a good understanding of the objectives of liner business and how these objectives translate into KPIs for the shipping agencies
   

A more detailed Job Description will be shared with shortlisted candidates. 

To apply, please visit : www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 22026. Alternatively, you may do a “Quick Apply”.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

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