Financial Controller Assistant Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping and logistics sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world's major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organization driven by the Aponte family. A world leader in container shipping, MSC has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 570 vessels and more than 100,000 staff.

MSC delivers goods and services to local communities, customers and international business partners. With access to an integrated global network of road, rail and sea transport resources, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

Through a network of 524 offices, MSC ensures that shippers can talk directly to our representatives, as well as using a variety of e-business solutions for digitalized cargo bookings. Responding to the needs of our customers, MSC is a major driving force behind the evolution of smart containers in our industry, helping to set the standards for digital shipping.

MSC calls at 500 ports on 215 trade routes, carrying some 21.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually, via a modern fleet, equipped with the latest green technologies.

Over the years, MSC has diversified its activities to include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments. Today, our focus remains true to our roots and we continue to build and retaining long-term trusted partnerships with customers of all size and scale.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Revenue Control

• Implement revenue completeness control processes for the following carrier revenues :

a. Mandatory and non-mandatory local charges (Administrative, logistics)

b. Mandatory origin and destination manifested charges (Terminals, logistics, administrative)

c. Intermodal and value-added services revenues

d. Demurrage and Detention

• Supervise Demurrage & Detention Executive (1 headcount) to ensure timely D&D calculation and DO extension.

2. Cost Control

• Conduct principal costs (vessel call disbursement accounts and monthly accounts) audit and post-closing reviews, including variation analysis.
• Ensure value added services profitability
• Monitor invoices to be issued account in SAP

3. Process & Systems

• Develop systems for revenue control in collaboration with finance management and other departments.
• Review and standardize finance processes, ensuring full compliance with policies across cost control, tax, accounting, treasury, and billing.
• Optimize finance processes and systems across various tools (e.g., vendor portal, internal operating system for revenue and costs)

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare Terminal and local revenues monthly reports for Corporate Logistics.
• Compile BOD monthly reports, including local and contractual waiver impact and D&D data.
• Provide D&D reporting to Corporate Logistics (import and export).
• Support finance management with specific analysis (e.g., procurement, spot requests).

Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 5 years in Finance or related roles, preferably in shipping or logistics industry
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and strong communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external coordination.
• Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions).

Knowledge of Power BI and basic VBA (preferred).

Familiarity with SAP (preferred).