F&A Services - Shipping Finance - Accounts Payable Professional- Chennai

Department Icon Accounting & Finance
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Posted: 1 week ago
2-5 years
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Led by Rodolphe Saade, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Groups shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Key Responsibilities
Invoice Processing & Vendor Management
  • Process high-volume vendor invoices, including port agents, carriers, freight forwarders, and service providers
  • Perform 3-way matching (PO, invoice, receipt) where applicable
  • Validate invoices for accuracy, approvals, and supporting documentation
  • Maintain vendor master data and resolve discrepancies
Payment Processing
  • Prepare and execute domestic and international payments (NEFT, RTGS, wire transfers)
  • Ensure timely payments to avoid service disruptions in shipping operations
  • Handle foreign currency transactions and exchange rate considerations
Reconciliation & Reporting
  • Perform vendor account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
  • Assist in month-end closing activities (accruals, provisions)
  • Prepare AP aging reports and MIS reports for management
Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory regulations
  • Maintain proper documentation for audits (internal & external)
  • Support audit queries related to payables
Shipping Industry-Specific Tasks
  • Process port disbursement accounts (PDA) and voyage-related expenses
  • Coordinate with operations team for vessel-related payments
  • Track and reconcile freight invoices, demurrage, and detention charges

Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelors degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance
  • 2-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding
  • Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and accounting principles
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally / Navision)
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    Good understanding of foreign payments and multi-currency transactions
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Preferred Skills
  • Experience handling shipping documentation and maritime vendors
  • Knowledge of port operations / vessel accounting
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Competencies
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management & ability to work under deadlines
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Team collaboration

Work Environment
  • Fast-paced shipping/operations environment
  • Close interaction with operations, procurement, and global finance teams
  • May require coordination across different time zones

Come along on CMA CGMs adventure !

Skills

AccountingAccounting PrinciplesAccountsAging ReportsAccounts PayableErp SystemsErpInvoice ProcessingPayablesPayment ProcessingReconciliationsTransactionsVendor InvoicesFinanceReconciliation

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Important dates & deadlines?

Application Deadline

15 Aug 26, 01:18 PM IST

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