Management Accountant

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We are CMA CGM, the business that moves in excess of 22 million containers of cargo every year from over 400 different seaports. Backed by a diverse portfolio of brands and subsidiaries, the CMA CGM Group is the third largest container shipping Group in the world, making us well equipped to move cargo from door-to-door, on a global scale.

ANL is a long-standing brand within the CMA CGM Group with a vision for the future. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANL Container Line offers shipping services to all major Oceania destinations, with extensive coverage throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the West Coast of America, Papua New Guinea, the Indian Subcontinent and the Pacific Islands.

Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. As we embark on this large-scale transformation journey, we are calling for our team members to be both bold and imaginative to achieve the needs of our business. We are growing and changing the way we serve our customers. If you are willing to roll your sleeves up and contribute to this journey, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

Reporting to: Senior Trade Accountant
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Location: WFH + South Wharf

As Management Accountant, you'll prepare and analyze financial reports, contribute to annual budgets aligned with business plans, monitor trade performance, ensure compliance with accounting policies, and optimize trade cost standards through cost variance analysis.

The role and responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of periodical financial and management reporting for the trade (Includes Monthly trade results and financial forecast)
• Participate in the development of annual budgets, which reflects business marketing plans and financial performance.
• Monitor the trade performance against budget and forecast on a timely manner.
• Participate in the preparation of annual accounts for the trades and ensure its compliance and also with the Group accounting policies.
• Prepare and submit the reports/statements to various internal and external parties as per the requirements of the trade.
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders to ensure that results reflect true and fair picture.
• Liaise with Information Technology as to the trade requirements regarding reports, modifications and enhancement to the information systems.
• Review actual cost against accruals regularly and analyze the variances in order to revise cost standards to minimize the variances for all types of Trade Cost. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Commerce and Accounting, with preference for qualified or part-qualified CA/CPA
• At least 4-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in management accounting
• Knowledge of shipping industry/Oracle systems would be advantageous 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, SUMIF)
• Ability to interpret financial statements with strong analytical and numerical skills

To apply for this role, you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
If you are a New Zealand citizen and planning to relocate permanently to Melbourne, Australia, you are more than welcome to apply.

Please note that remote working from overseas and interstate locations will not be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check (criminal history) as part of the recruitment and onboarding process.

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Why join CMA CGM?

We are continuously striving to provide new opportunities and benefits that make our business a great place to work, but the truth is that it’s our people who make us want to come to work every day. We make time to engage, connect and celebrate the moments that matter with our colleagues.

We have a strong culture built around supporting progression and promotion and offer a diverse and engaging training calendar that provides you with the opportunity for growth, no matter your interests.

In an ever-changing economy, the shipping industry remains a beacon of stability, and our continued success is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. We prioritise delivering exceptional experiences to both our customers and our employees.

The CMA CGM Group is also deeply committed to sustainability. We demonstrate our dedication to acting for the planet, people, and fair trade, through initiatives like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, empowering women in the workplace, educating employees on climate issues, and engaging in community and environmental projects.

Some of our other benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options
• Additional Leave Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Health Checks
• Social Club events held all year round
• Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives with partner charities such as the Big Umbrella
• Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses

Our Commitment to Diversity

CMA CGM is committed to providing a respectful and collaborative working environment where all our employees can thrive. Our strength is in our people, and embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into our culture is essential to our ongoing success. By Acting for People, we can harness the diversity of our teams, which benefits our employees, customers and communities in the markets we serve. We actively welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of indigenous status, race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic.

Join us at CMA CGM, where your potential meets endless possibilities, and together, we shape the future of global shipping.