Job Description

• Global maritime leader: dynamic and influential industry.
• Excellent career trajectory with various leadership opportunities

About Our Client

A leading player in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain, the client operates globally in shipping and maritime services across 40+ countries, boasting revenues surpassing 2 billion USD. Their Global Capability Center in Mumbai City houses over 400 employees.

Responsibilities of Global Operations Lead - Vessel Accounting:

• Manage a team size of approx 80 colleagues performing Vessel Accounting for various Management Offices
• Provide Strategic direction to Team Leaders in meeting overall Objectives
• Serve as 1st Point of Escalation for the VFC\'s / Vessel Owners/ Local MD\'s.
• Liaison with Team Leaders to ensure timely resolution of escalations
• Resource planning for projects and new vessel/owners addition in GSS -
• allocation of team members considering the external factors (Volume, owners requirement) and internal factors (team members capacity and capability)
• Identify potential process risks, establish control plan and monitor the impact with Risk and Mitigation plan
• Responsible for driving continuous process improvement through Internal and External ISO Audit
• Lead Quality Audits and ensure 100% compliance in all areas
• Identify automation opportunity and review blueprint with the automation team
• Building robust business relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators as agreed with Management and suggest corrective action if required
• Direct the preparation of Audit readiness in order to comply with owners, SSE Audit
• Support Change Management eg. IT, ERP and Org Changes
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Maintenance and Review

The Successful Applicant

Skills Required for Global Operations Lead - Vessel Accounting

• CA/ACCA/CMA
• Full time Graduate or MBA with a major in Finance, business or accounting
• 15+ years of Expertise in General Accounting, Excellent Knowledge of Vessel Accounting Processes
• Experience in accounting, reporting financial systems
• Experience in interfacing with business operational Customers and controllers
• Ability to manage a diverse group of skill sets in a delivery center environment
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent in English (Writing skills, Speaking skills, Oral and reading comprehension)
• Ability to portray professionalism and confidence to customers via phone and e-mail
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Strong organizational and time management skills

What\'s on Offer

• Chance to lead a sizable team and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and additional perks.