Maersk recruits 01 Area Head of ATR and Financial Controlling

About the Role

This position is responsible for overseeing a variety of critical areas within financial controlling and ATR (Accounts, Tax, and Regulatory) service delivery across the West Africa region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives, add value, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Oversee entire ATR service delivery to assigned stakeholder groups
• Ensure adherence to established standards and process compliance while identifying opportunities for further efficiencies
• Maintain financial data integrity of books of accounts and conduct regular GL scrutiny to ensure accuracy
• Strengthen process controls and ensure compliance execution
• Conduct periodic performance management reviews and recommend improvement areas for implementation
• Review monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations, identify potential financial exposures, and take appropriate corrective action
• Review monthly NOPAT and provide explanations for significant variances
• Review Trial Balance as part of monthly Book Close to ensure correct reporting
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of IFRS/OHADA GAAP for relevant countries in the area and ensure compliance
• Support all types of audits (Statutory, Tax, Government, Internal, etc.)
• Drive NFTP implementation and enhancements for WAF Area entities in accordance with project plans
• Participate and contribute to global and regional projects
• Manage, coach, and lead a team while driving engagement and actively supporting career planning and progression
• Facilitate required functional and technical training to team members, including OHADA and French language instruction

Primary Internal Stakeholders

• Area Head of Finance/Area Finance Controller
• Regional Controller/Regional Controlling team
• Area FBP
• BCO & Finops teams
• Treasury
• Respective Area Leads in OTC/PTP
• ATR teams in HQ/CoE

Primary External Stakeholders

• Statutory Auditors
• Tax consultants

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Professional qualifications and experience details to be completed.