Accountant Assistant – Finance Operations Lead

About the role

Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, is seeking an Accountant Assistant to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations within its finance team. The role involves overseeing accounts payable and receivable, billing, and supporting cost accounting while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and ensure timely completion of team deliverables.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and invoicing activities.
• Monitor financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support cost accounting activities, including cost allocation, analysis, and variance reporting.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.

Required profile

• Continuous improvement mindset with curiosity about work processes.
• Experience in accounting operations, finance, accounts payable or receivable.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience leading or supervising staff.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Financial systems
• Reporting tools