Executive, Cost Control

Company Description Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world. Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including refer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, give us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed. An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC Southeast Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Cost Control. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control. In this position, you will have opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas: Cost Control Tasks Checking and approving invoices against purchase order ("PO"), contract and HOD approval to ensure accuracy of Principal Cost; To liaise with vendor for any invoices discrepancies and follow up credit notes for cost savings; Ensure timely and correct daily posting and approval of operational vendor expenses; Creation of supplementary DA/GA; To issue tax invoices for recovery of Principal Expenses from third party and crew change income; Report Vessel Disbursement and General Account in ECR; Ensure completeness of Provision of Vessel Expense by 5 Calendar Days of vessel departure, General Account and Land Logistics Income Expenses in ECR by 5 Calendar Day of following month; Ensure variance between PVE and Actual not more than +/- 5% variance, else provide an explanation; Ensure vessel DA are filed to MSC Regional office on time; Identify and issue Supplementary Debit Note/Credit Notes for DA, if any; Attend to Principal's queries on Disbursement Accounts and liaise with Subagents to clear queries; Related tasks as assigned, including back-up for others during their absence. Reporting and Deliverables to Management (unless stated otherwise) Provide weekly performance on Provision Vessel Expenses; Monthly reconcile on all Cost Control suspense account; Analysis & updates on cost performance. Systems and Process Improvement Raise System (System Request Queue) to fix bugs on-time. Team Management and Development Supervise, train and guide Cost Control Officer Qualifications Who We Are Looking For Minimum 1 to 2 years of related voyage expenses accounting experience in a shipping industry; Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting, Qualified ACCA Professional or equivalent; Good Singapore IFRS and basic tax knowledge; Minimum 2 years SAP system experience hands-on in end-to-end Voyage Expenses Accounting Process; MS Office: Intermediate MS Excel for intelligent data massaging skills Intermediate MS Word and MS Outlook Good business English for written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues; Good analytical skills and problem solver; Good time-management; Managing performance expectations and high quality deliverables; Able to meet deadlines, work under stress and adaptable to change. Other Information If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button. Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediterranean Shipping Company South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd #J-18808-Ljbffr