Company Info
Large organization
Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains.
200 + Employees
Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer’s supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere – all over the world.
1). Corporate Tax Manager
Job ID: R138833
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- As the Corporate Tax Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end, cost-efficient regional corporate tax advisory and tax planning, with the purpose of ensuring optimal business structures and risk management in accordance with Maersk’s values and Tax Principles.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for end-to-end direct tax advisory and planning in relation to:
- Various regional projects, assets transactions, etc., in collaboration with other functions
- High-value commercial contracts
- M&A transactions and subsequent integration of newly acquired companies within the Region
- High-value cross-border investments into the Region
- Complex tax litigation and interactions with tax authorities within the Region
- Legal and operational restructuring projects
- Business-specific operational models in the region
- Global initiatives and analyses – supporting or leading
What we are looking for
- 4+ years of practical experience from a tax function in an international company or a law or audit firm
- Interested in working in a complex and international company with several stakeholders and a rapidly changing environment with tight deadlines
- Experience with project management will be an advantage
- Experience in restructuring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform critical analysis, prioritize and problem solve.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail but at the same time be able to make business decisions
- Fluency in the English language
- Proficiency in the French language will be an added advantage
What we Offer
- A unique opportunity for personal and professional development
- A finance career while building a strong platform for future leadership roles within Maersk
- Accountability and opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure
- Senior management exposure from day one
- Ability to get familiarized working in and within Africa, while being exposed to global operations and creating global impact
- A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual
- An international team with likeminded young top performers.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Waiver Certificate Agent
Job ID: R142383
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- As a Customs Delivery – Waiver Certificate professional, you will be responsible for managing the waiver certificate process in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Your main duties will include:
- Receiving and processing customer ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) requests.
- Ensuring customers provide all mandatory documents to commence the ECTN process.
- Verifying payment reception prior to ECTN validation.
- Requesting and ensuring ECTN charges are correctly added in GCSS under the appropriate payer.
- Creating FERI files in Trakit once validation is completed.
- Updating Trakit and the Global Tracker with accurate and timely information.
- Taking ownership of any issues raised during and after the ECTN process.
- Proactively resolving issues preventing process completion and escalating unresolved cases to the Area Waiver Certificate Team Leader.
- Exercising “constant care” and adhering to Maersk’s quality standards.
- Sharing weekly performance reports to track efficiency and process improvements.
- Living, communicating, and promoting Maersk’s mission, vision, and values.
Who Are We Looking for?
- A detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- A team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Someone with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience in import/export operations or customs-related processes is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.
- A results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in relevant logistics and tracking systems is advantageous.
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity for personal and professional development within a dynamic logistics environment.
- A chance to build a career in customs service delivery while gaining exposure to global operations.
- Accountability and the opportunity to deliver impact regardless of tenure.
- A fast-paced and dynamic environment with a distinct respect for the individual.
- An international team with like-minded top performers.
- End-to-end involvement in the waiver certificate process, ensuring operational excellence.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Accounts Receivable (AR) Collection Specialist
Job ID: R141368
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable (AR) Collection Specialist to join our team in Port Harcourt – Onne Port, Nigeria.
- In this role, you will play a key part in managing accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and collect outstanding accounts receivable from clients to ensure timely payments and address issues related to overdue accounts.
- Assist walk-in customers with inquiries related to their account statements and disputed invoices.
- Visit customers to address challenges and ensure alignment with credit management policies.
- Act as a liaison between operations and finance teams to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.
- Monitor and follow up on aging outstanding accounts to minimize the impact on the country’s GP and EBIT performance.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering positive experiences in finance-related processes.
Core Duties
- Contact customers to remind them of overdue payments and arrange suitable payment plans.
- Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of all communications and transactions.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in customer accounts.
- Provide exceptional customer service and build positive relationships with clients.
- Manage cash flow and produce necessary management reports.
- Ensure the debt profile aligns with agreed credit terms.
- Develop and execute a customer visitation plan.
- Follow up on overdue caution deposits and escalate issues promptly.
- Clear accounts in a timely manner and provide weekly updates on monthly turnover.
- Collaborate closely with the Global Service Center (GSC) and drive cross-functional communication.
- Ensure processes are automated, efficient, and well-controlled.
- Adhere to and enforce credit policies.
- Process credit application requests promptly and maintain the credit limit list.
- Maintain and validate credit control procedures to ensure compliance.
- Prepare accounts for litigation and engage cost-effective legal assistance when necessary.
- Raise awareness of the cost of capital on overdue accounts.
- Monitor and achieve agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications and Skills
- A college degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in general accounting and collections.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, cash transactions, and financial concepts.
- Proficiency in using financial database software for data entry and analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and mathematical skills.
- Organized with the ability to maintain accurate records and files.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational and planning skills to manage workflow efficiently.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
- Knowledge of the shipping industry is preferred.
- Experience working in a multinational organization is an advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
