Job Description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.


Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with over 20,000 employees including our seafarers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and counting. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We are currently looking for a Business Controller Crewing Services to join our team. We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company\xe2\x80\x99s values and vision.

This position will be located at Kuala Lumpur Sentral (Menara 1 Sentral) and it is easy to get to by public transportation as it is located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that comes with new digital tools and skills.

Purpose
The Business Controller (BC) works as the bridge between both business and finance operations, overseeing and providing quality information about business and financial performances for marine Personnel. BC is responsible for analyzing the business and financial efficiencies, benchmarking business processes and promoting business processes optimization to achieve better business performance for Marine Personnel.

Interrelations
BC works closely with Finance (i.e. Vessel Accounting and Corporate Finance) and Operational (i.e. Crewing Manager, Master of Vessels, Manning Superintendents and others) team.

Reports to Senior BC and Crew Manager of Crewman B Services.

Main Responsibilities

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  Ensuring Crewman B Services is profitable
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  Liaising with stakeholders to ensure business activities performed are necessary and sufficient
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  Detailed review of crew payroll reports, Cash to Master reports, Provision and Bonded Stocks reports and business transactions in Eye-share in relation to Crewing Services
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  Liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely submission of Lumpsum Invoices and Out of Lumpsum Invoices
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  Liaising with stakeholders to ensure month end and year end closing are done on time
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  Detailed review of the monthly financial performance of the vessels under Crewman B and overall business division. This would also include ensuring necessary accruals are recorded by the Corporate Finance team.
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  Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Report to Senior BC, Crew Manager and VP of Marine Personnel on the financial performance of Crewing Services
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  Working Closely with Crew Manager in the creation of vessel budgets for Crewman B services and annual corporate budget
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  Identifying areas for improvement to allow Crewman B Services process to be Optimal which also includes update into GIMS system

Accountabilities


This position will be measured against:

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  Crewing Services Profitability
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  Ensuring Month End, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reporting and Analysis
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  Process Improvement \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring that the process is Optimal for a growing business division

Qualifications
Mandatory requirements

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  Experience - At least 5 to 7 years Accounting and Finance experience with Month End Closing
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  Project Management - Some Project Management Experience
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  People Friendly \xe2\x80\x93 role requires liaising with both Operational and Financial side
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  Resilience and Ambitious - Resilient and craving for career opportunity out of routine month end preparation
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  Analytical, Problem Solving and Decision Making - Detailed and able to look through both the small window and big picture - review of financial performance, operational KPIs, followed by addressing issues and challenges from key stakeholders
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  Process Improvement \xe2\x80\x93 ability to identify and improve on existing processes and controls
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  SAP knowledge \xe2\x80\x93 basic familiarity of SAP transaction codes in case need to review supporting documents attached to business/financial transactions
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  Finance and Accounting Degree. If got professional accounting degree, it\xe2\x80\x99s a plus.

Additional preferences

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  Optional \xe2\x80\x93 People outside of Shipping Industry; Ex-Auditor
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  SAP Experience
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  Intermediate Excel skills
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  Analytical and management skills
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  Leadership skills
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  Presentation Skills

Sounds interesting? You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a "Candidate Home" account and attach your latest Resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact details: arif.ahmadazam@wilhelmsen.com

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