Led by Rodolphe Saadé, 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 Group’s 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.

The Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst is a hybrid role responsible for the accounting, reporting, and analysis for assigned legal entities. Providing general ledger accounting support and review of transactions. Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting and analysis of the results of the business performance against historical, budgeted, and forecasted results to assist Management in decision-making. Analyze legal entity and/or department data and results using established procedures; continually evaluate processes for improvement and efficiencies. 

 

This role involves managing and analyzing financial information to support the company’s strategic decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will excel in technical accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

 

•  Support corporate accounting processes: payroll accounting, travel and entertainment, account payables: including approval follow-ups and communication with user areas
•  Analyze financial data to ensure proper accounting & company procedures are followed and data reported is accurate
• Prepare analysis, financial reports, charts, and tables to support business needs
• Work closely with Shared service Center (SSC) to insure accurate, timely, and reliable data is provided; investigate and report inconsistencies related to SSC duties to the Manager
• Responsible for day-to-day general ledger accounting, reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas, to include corporate accounts payable.
• Mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training on technical accounting and financial processes.
• Perform special projects; improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned by Management. Troubleshoot non-value added processes within the department and seek solutions.
• Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5 years in general experience in a Staff Accountant or Financial Analyst role required.
• Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Understanding and presentation of financial statements
• Variance analysis/detailed analytics
• Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience working for a foreign owned company a plus.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !