Finance Analyst

APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international shipping network which combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology, equipment and e-commerce. APL is part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping & logistics group with headquarters in Marseilles, France. The Group offers a complete range of activities including shipping, handling facilities in port as well as logistics on land. 

Summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible to ensure your areas of responsibilities are reported and recorded accurately and all reporting deadlines are met. The position will monitor accounting records, coordinate with Shared Service Centers, analyze accounting and financial data, and ensure accuracy of financial information.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Perform monthly reviews of the balance sheet accounts based on the risk matrix, monitor P&L activity and communicate the risks from review.
• Assist with monthly closing process and responsibilities to prepare for sign off on monthly closing package; follow up on issues identified during package review.
• Help with internal and external audits deliverables and ensure that deficient findings are addressed and remedied within the accounting records.

Compliance

• Ensure that internal control policies are implemented as per Group Internal Control guidelines. Implement corrective actions in case deviations are identified.

Other tasks covered by the team include:

• Forecasting and Accrual Management
  • Test and update accrual managements rules
  • Run and perform required analyses to facilitate accounting and management result reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliations
  • Perform US bank reconciliations
  • Monitor worldwide reconciliations
• P&L analysis
  • Review assigned categories throughout the month and propose correcting entries and communicate with AP teams to align coding.
  • Meeting month end deadline for reviews

Skills and Knowledge

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with accounting background preferred
• Solid analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability of working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite Products (MS Word, EXCEL, etc.) and experience with SAP preferred.

APL is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at Applicant_Assistance@apl.com.