Finance Assistant Manager – Cost Control and Accounts Payable

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping and logistics sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world's major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organization driven by the Aponte family. A world leader in container shipping, MSC has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 570 vessels and more than 100,000 staff.

MSC delivers goods and services to local communities, customers and international business partners. With access to an integrated global network of road, rail and sea transport resources, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

Through a network of 524 offices, MSC ensures that shippers can talk directly to our representatives, as well as using a variety of e-business solutions for digitalized cargo bookings. Responding to the needs of our customers, MSC is a major driving force behind the evolution of smart containers in our industry, helping to set the standards for digital shipping.

MSC calls at 500 ports on 215 trade routes, carrying some 21.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually, via a modern fleet, equipped with the latest green technologies.

Over the years, MSC has diversified its activities to include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments. Today, our focus remains true to our roots and we continue to build and retaining long-term trusted partnerships with customers of all size and scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Cost Control and Accounts Payable teams, ensuring proper verification, recording, and reporting of all costs and expenses.
• Create and approve DN/CN SD billing after verifying transaction accuracy.
• Check and approve invoices by matching amounts and data with the Fiori system.
• Sign documents for vendor registration.
• Prepare vessel call report.
• Manage the advance report for operation activities and send it to the vendor for invoicing.
• Responsible for rebate and incentive for terminal.
• Prepare export and import volume reports for all ports in Indonesia.
• Prepare lifting reports, including total containers, BL, and transshipment per port.
• Prepare subagents commission reports.
• Prepare cost saving report.
• Prepare and monitor the report of invoice to be issued.
• Prepare and monitor the suspended account report.
• Request matching of invoices to issued transactions.
• Manage DPO and Taulia Report
• Prepare vendor payment schedules according to agreed terms and conditions.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are received, verified, and processed in compliance with Internal SOP's, company policies and Tax Regulations.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of Accounts Payable accounts.
• Resolve discrepancies and disputes with vendors promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation for invoices and payments for audit purposes.
• Maintain and improve internal controls for cost control and accounts payable processes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in Cost Control and AP processes.

Requirement

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from reputable university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance Department.
• Excellent knowledge in financial planning
• Knowledge of shipping/logistics business process
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent in English (Oral and Written) and Bahasa Indonesia
• Leadership and People Management skills
• Strong sense of innovation and genuine ideas
• Result driven and customer focused
• Organizing and delegation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.