Senior Accountant & Controller (f/m/d)

Containerships (SSL INEUR), a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, is a leader in multimodal logistics and door-to-door intra-Europe transport. Containerships' door-to-door solutions connect Northwest Europe, the Baltic countries and Russia with the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands and Morocco via short sea routes, rail, road and inland waterways, thus combining various modes of transport with innovative logistics services for a secure and cost-effective customer experience. Containerships is also a European leader in sustainable transport thanks to its fleet of LNG powered vessels and trucks.

For our SSL INEUR Head Office in Hamburg, we are looking to fill the position of Senior Accountant & Controller (f/m/d) at the earliest possible date.

Your responsibilities

• Responsibility for monthly reporting of 12 shipping entities (subsidiaries) within the group consolidation tool
• Monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances within the group system to ensure data consistency
• Preparation and provision of documents and reports for external stakeholders
• Review of the reporting packages prepared by the 3rd party (subsidiaries)
• Preparation of profitability and efficiency analysis and derivation of actionable recommendations
• Responsibility for improving accounting processes and internal controls
• Preparation of financial and budget plans, forecasts, and rolling projections to support business steering
• Participation in the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Continuous development of controlling instruments and reporting tools
• Active participation in cross functional projects aimed at optimizing existing financial processes, systems, and workflows

Your profile

• Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance or Controlling, or a commercial qualification with additional certification (e.g. Certified Accountant IHK)
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a comparable position
• Confident use of accounting and reporting systems, ideally with solid knowledge of MS Excel, SAP and OneStream is an advantage
• Practical experience in preparing monthly and annual financial statements as well as financial and management reporting
• Industry experience in shipping or logistics is desirable but not required
• Strong analytical skills and a precise, structured working style
• High level of personal responsibility, reliability, and professional integrity
• Team oriented, dynamic personality with a solution focused mindset
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage

We Offer

• A permanent employment contract – we want you to feel comfortable with us in the long term
• A varied range of tasks in a pleasant working environment
• Employer contribution to a sports membership (EGYM Wellpass)
• Cashless meal allowance in the form of Pluxee restaurant vouchers
• Extensive training and development opportunities of your choice via our e‑learning platform
• Bicycle leasing with BusinessBike
• Employer contribution to public transport (Deutschlandticket)
• Possibility of mobile work on 1 day per week and, in addition, up to 10 days from other EU countries 
• Hiring bonus under the employee referral program

If this position has sparked your interest and your qualifications match the requirements, we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (cover letter and CV), including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure