Senior Analyst, Finance

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform book close and financial reporting for Malaysia legal entity – CMA CGM FiCOM Sdn. Bhd. (FiCOM).

Key Result Areas

• Key person in the recording, analyzing and reporting of financial data of FiCOM in accordance with the accounting standards and Group policies. 
• Timely and accurate execution of book close and non-book close activities.
• Support Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) in statutory compliance requirements.
• Support the Centre’s projects, digitalization and process improvement initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Execute monthly closing activities, i.e. journal postings, OneStream (OS) submission, balance sheet reconciliation, in adherence with the month end closing timeline and checklist.
2. Perform analytical review for month-on-month fluctuations in P&L and balance sheet.
3. Prepare and issue monthly chargeback invoices with the related costs breakdown and Statement of Account for each customer.
4. Initiate and perform cashiering process upon receipt of customer payments. 
5. Prepare cashflow forecast and monitor bank balance to ensure sufficient cashflow in FiCOM.
6. Maintain monthly fixed asset register and work with fixed asset team to ensure addition, disposal and transfer are properly recorded.
7. Assist on monthly financial slides analysis and yearly budget exercise.
8. Support AFM to ensure compliance with the accounting, tax and business compliance requirements and regulations which may include liaising with auditor, tax agent and company secretary when necessary.
9. Assist on local statutory filing requirement including the newly implemented e-Invoicing.
10. Assist on any ad hoc related tasks and requests independently.
11. Develop and recommend process improvements including automation of work processes as appropriate.
12. Back up team member on daily task as and when required.

JOB REQUIREMENT

1. Candidate must possess at least a Degree holder - Bachelor Degree in Accountancy / Finance or holder of a recognized professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA & etc.).
2. Minimum 3-4 years of related / commercial / shared service centre / audit experience in accounting and finance field in various industries.
3. Experience in book close and financial reporting.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power point).
5. Proficiency in accounting applications (E.g. SAP or other similar ERP system).
6. Financial reporting and analysis skills.
7. Accounting reporting skills.
8. Financial Auditing and Tax Knowledge.
9. Good attention to details & analytical mindset.
10. Proactive and able to drive and execute financial programs with minimal supervision.
11. Strong communications skills – spoken and written.
12. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline.
13. External audit background.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !