Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been at the forefront of industry innovation for over a century. With operations in over 130 countries and a workforce of more than 100,000 people, we bring together global expertise and local insight to serve customers across communities, industries, and economies. At Maersk, diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning are how work gets done every day.
About the Role
The Country Finance Manager is the single point of contact in finance for the country, accountable for the five pillars of financial controlling at the location: Financial Accounting & Reporting, Financial Risk Management & Control, Financial Compliance & Corporate Governance, Working Capital Management, and Finance Transformation projects. Acting as head of finance for the country, this person will be a key partner to the Country Managing Director, supporting business performance analysis and the country's upcoming business performance project.
Key Responsibilities
Own the country's P&L analysis, balance sheet review, and reconciliations, working closely with the Global Service Centre (GSC) team based in India
Serve as the primary finance point of contact with external stakeholders — government authorities, tax controllers, external vendors, and customers, including receivables support
Oversee local tax compliance, support frontline tax assessments, and manage tax filings
Review financial statements to ensure integrity of one-off transactions, provisions, and periodic movements of key balances
Manage petty cash disbursement, corporate card administration, and travel & expense management (TEM)
Drive end-to-end SG&A cost reporting and control for FTE and non-FTE costs
Supervise audit processes, ensure timely closure, and act as anchor point for RICC (risk and internal control) effectiveness in the country
Support Area Financial Compliance, Cash Flow Control, and Finance Transformation initiatives at the local level
Act as a trusted advisor to business functions on financial procedures, investment proposals, and APMM GAAP matters
Partner with the Country Managing Director as key second-in-command on business insight and performance piloting
We Are Looking For
A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience
Experience in the shipping/logistics industry preferred; candidates from FMCG or commodity trading backgrounds are also welcome
Good working knowledge of IFRS
Fluent in written and spoken English
Strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of business context and impact
Excellent communication skills — able to condense complex data into clear, decision-ready formats
A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and high integrity
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Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience
- Experience in the shipping or logistics industry; FMCG or commodity trading experience also considered
- Good working knowledge of IFRS
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of business context and impact
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to present complex data clearly
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- High integrity
A.P. Moller - Maersk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials and job postings consistently highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with U.S. transparency-in-coverage links indicating established group plans. These benefits are framed as part of a global rewards approach that aims for a consistent experience across markets.
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Retirement Support — U.S. roles commonly include a 401(k) with company match, reflected across multiple current postings. Disclosures also describe retirement savings as a core element of the company’s global benefits framework.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave signals a strong baseline for family benefits. Guidance encourages candidates to clarify local parental provisions, reflecting structured policy with country-specific application.
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What We Do
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.
