Head of Financial Control - Ship Management

• *Vacancy No**

VN15896

• *Employment Type**

Permanent

• *Location Country**

India

• *Work Location**

Mumbai

• *Who are V?**

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals \- people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

• *Overall Purpose of The Job**

The Head of Control (Asia/Europe) will be a key member of finance controlling operation for Shipmanagement ensuring accuracy, timeliness and integrity of the core financial statements and Management accounts for the BU. The ownership of the delivery and production of these business\-critical activities sits with this community. A key member of the SM Controlling and Operations function the FM will take responsibility for accurate and timely delivery of the BU consolidated management accounts and various other weekly / monthly financial reporting requirements. The Head of Controlling will also play a lead role in ensuring that the local Statutory reporting requirements are delivered with quality and integrity. The role will also work closely with the Group Controlling team to ensure consistent accounting rules and standards are applied across the whole group and in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards. They will be responsible for the delivery \& completion of the Annual Audit process. The Head of Controlling will be part of a close\-knit finance team with a remit to drive financial discipline and change across the Group and BU through automation of processes, control improvements and standardisation. The role also works closely and have strong dotted lines with other Finance teams across the business, with a key success factor being the ability to build trusted relationships across finance (specifically FBP’s \& Group Controlling) community, and also with local Office Operations/MD’s.

• *Key Responsibilities and Tasks**

• Delivery and ownership of timely and accurate management accounts \& financial/statutory statements
• Management responsibilities of Entity FM’s across geographies
• Manage the HFM consolidation system ensuring that results are reported accurately.
• Reviewing the consolidation and month end reporting of core Financial Statements \- P\&L , B/S and Cashflow
• Key role in delivery of quarterly and full year Stat reporting requirements and liaising with the Group and local auditors.
• Development of group wide financial discipline through balance sheet review, identification of best practice processes and driving continuous improvement
• Ensure consistency in financial reporting across the Group
• Support and advise local finance teams with IFRS questions.
• Manage and develop a culture of control, quality and consistency
• Build strong relationships and trust with financial stakeholders throughout the Group.
• Support accounting and due diligence for acquisitions and disposals.
• Assist with various control improvement and ad hoc finance initiatives

• *What can I expect in return?**

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector \- a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

• *Essential**

• Chartered accountant with strong training acquired through working at preferably Big 4 firms.
• Technically proficient. Up to speed with latest IFRS.
• Preparation of large consolidated financial statements.
• Experience of working in a multi\-currency environment.
• All\-rounder with familiarity with other financial disciplines (ie. Treasury, Tax).
• Excellent communications skills (written and oral) and excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent inter\-personal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• HFM Consolidation and Reporting desirable

• *Desirable**

• *Applications Close Date**