Manager: Business Administration at Hapag-Lloyd AG

• Budgeting (Budget adjustment and quarterly Forecasts) of Overhead Costs
• Produce monthly trend analysis and maintenance of costs standards.
• Manage the Business Administration and Controlling function of Ghana.
• Participate in Performance Management of the various business units.
• Manage Finance Closure Administration (Month/Quarter/Year End) within the company guidelines.
• Manage and oversee external and internal audits and ensure unqualified reports received.
• Manage the Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts and reconciliation thereof.
• Manage Accounts Receivables and Payables within the company guidelines
• Responsible for cost saving initiatives and procurement (Operational and Overhead costs) and provide feedback and proposals to the procurement committee.
• Responsible for the Risk management of the Ghana office.
• Manage the Cash Flow of the Country within the company guidelines
• Supervision of Country level Business Systems group.
• Maintain a feedback channel to Area MAW BU heads, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and goals of the Ghana office
• Management of Country Statutory Records and Reporting
• Management of Country Admin function
• Ensure total Compliance to Hapag Lloyd global standards and policies as well as local regulatory laws.
• Support the Country Manager in relation to BA in the implementation of policies and day to day activities.
• Provide reports and analyze key data to drive improvement.
• Responsible for setting targets and goals for individual departments within Business Administration and supporting with appropriate training and development.

• Coach and develop BA team members. Have regular performance reviews in line with company’s policy and Area Management requirement.
• Resolution of high-level concerns
• Assist managers with problem solving and provide guidelines regarding departmental and personnel related issues.
• Create and maintain an open communication channel within Department, Area and Region
• Liaise with Area Africa Office for all Controlling related matters.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics
• MBA or professional certification (ACCA, CA, CIMA etc.) will be an added advantage
• Vast experience in a shipping company or an adjacent industry
• Proven leadership experience having successfully managed small expert teams.
• Good communication skills
• Profound knowledge of accounting, finance, tax and legal requirements (local and IFRS)
• Strong analytics and good organizational skills

• The opportunity to introduce solutions that you are personally convinced of, and to constantly take on new challenges with a high level of responsibility
• Excellent career development opportunities, supported by a wide range of training and development courses
• Competitive remuneration
• Good working environment

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