Who Are We:


At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.


Role Summary:


We are looking for an experienced Area Finance Manager to join our team on a temporary maternity cover basis (12- 18 months). The position directly reports to Regional Controller and is responsible for maintaining financial controls and adopt best practices. Deliverables include performing financial analysis, developing financial planning processes advising the management on the overall financial operations of the Cluster. The Position will also act as a key Business Partner in the Cluster management team.


In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Receivables Management

• Maintain favorable working capital by optimizing debtor collections and conducting due diligence for new clients to establish credit limits

Cash Flow Management

• Generation of external and internal funds for business
• Management of foreign currency risk and exposure
• Forecast cash flow requirements

Vendor Management

• Credit evaluation - ensure constant review of current vendors terms negotiate better rates and rebates

Financial reporting

• Review of management accounts
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS for Group reporting/ local GAAP for financial statements
• Timely production of Annual Financial Statements with no adverse opinion or qualification
• Submission to Governments, Partners and Group management

Financial Analysis

• Submit MIS reports to Group on a timely basis
• Analyse KPls and performance targets

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Effective planning of the budgeting and forecasting exercises
• Ensure completion within the deadlines

Audit Management/ Tax Management

• Coordination of internal, statutory and Government audits ensuring expectations are met with no adverse comments
• Coordination and management of tax fillings. Ensure accurate and in-timely report creating for Tax Authorities

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• 2-5 years of similar experience, tax knowledge and experience for Greece
• Signatory Right A Class
• Comprehensive oral and written English
• Degree from a Higher Educational Institution (A.E.I.) or Technological Educational Institution (T.E.I.) with a major in Economics
• CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent
• ERP experience
• Macros/ Pivot tables
• Strong customer service skills
• Proven track record in process improvements
• Eligibility to work in Greece

You will receive:

• Life & Medical insurance
  
• Competitive salary
  
• Friendly working environment

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?


We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.
Our values are at the centre of everything we do and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:
Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.


Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success.


Additional Information:


Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.
To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.