Area Financial Compliance Lead

At Maersk, we are driven by our commitment to sustainability, integrity, and operational excellence. We seek individuals who embody these values and are dedicated to creating a compliant and efficient financial landscape within our organization. If you are passionate about governance, compliance, and making a significant impact in a global organization, we invite you to join our team.

As the Area Financial Compliance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of financial compliance and corporate governance within our organization. You will oversee the administration of entity management, ensuring timely updates and adherence to regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in coordinating with various stakeholders, including legal teams and local authorities, to uphold the integrity and compliance of our financial practices. This position requires a proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is committed to maintaining meticulous records, and fosters collaboration across functions and cultures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer the entity management system (GEMS)
• Ensure timely and accurate company management updates and renewals (Board of Directors, Powers of Attorney).
• Review corporate law documents, incl Board resolution, Articles of Association (AoA), Register of Owners, etc. (in close collaboration with legal)
• Register Corporate and tax changes with local authorities
• File financial statements with local tax authorities, if required
• Store the hard copies of corporate papers in proper order.
• Coordinate activities with 3rd party legal on entity establishment
• Maintain up-to-date records of company licenses, permits and any documents required for the business continuity in the country (specific agreements, etc.)
• Authority Matrix: Own, update and review local authority matrixes, and assess local compliance to GAM
• Key Data Structure (KDS): Ensure Cost/Profit Centers structure in each entity is maintained in line with corporate guidance
• Bank relations: Maintain up-to-date records of company bank guarantees; document/track bank signatories and authorizations
• Corporate Real Estate Management: Coordinate CREM activities
• Insurance: Coordination of global insurance data exchange and ensure compliance with global insurance policies for every site and location

Who we are looking for:

• A tertiary degree in Finance, Corporate Law, or a related field.
• Proven years of experience in a similar position.
• Legal, governance, or business experience is sought.
• Understanding of and interest in company secretarial administration and legal structures.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with excellent technical ability and drafting skills.
• Enthusiastic, with a comfort for networking across the business.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different stakeholders across functions and cultures.
• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Last Application Date - 10 Nov 2024

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