Area Head of ATR & Financial Controlling, WAF

Job Purpose / Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced leader to head the Accounting to Reporting (ATR) function for the WAF region within the Global Shared Service Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end ATR service delivery, ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, and process excellence across entities in scope.

The role will ensure compliance with IFRS and OHADA GAAP standards, drive strong internal controls, lead transformation initiatives including NFTP implementation, and act as a key finance partner to Area Finance leadership. The individual will play a critical role in strengthening governance, improving reporting quality, and driving top-quartile engagement and performance within the ATR team.

Own end-to-end ATR service delivery for WAF stakeholder group, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Ensure financial data integrity of books of accounts, including periodic GL scrutiny and accuracy reviews

Review Trial Balance as part of monthly book close and ensure correct financial reporting

Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and proactively identify financial exposures

Review monthly NOPAT and provide detailed explanations for significant variances

Strengthen process controls and compliance execution in line with global standards

Ensure compliance with IFRS and OHADA GAAP requirements

Support and manage all audits (Statutory, Tax, Government, Internal, etc.)

Drive NFTP implementation and enhancements for WAF entities as per project roadmap

Participate in global/regional finance transformation initiatives

Challenge existing standards to drive efficiencies and continuous improvement

Lead, coach, and develop the ATR team; drive engagement, conduct MPACT conversations, and support career progression

Facilitate functional and technical training including OHADA and French language capability building

Primary Internal Stakeholders

Area Head of Finance / Area Finance Controller

Regional Controller / Regional Controlling teams

Area Finance Business Partners (FBP)

BCO & FinOps teams, Treasury

Area Leads – OTC & PTP

ATR HQ / CoE teams

GRC / Internal Audit

External Stakeholders:

Statutory Auditors

Tax Consultants

Regulatory Authorities (as applicable)

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education & Experience

Professionally qualified – CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA or equivalent

12–15 years of experience in core accounting and reporting roles

Strong knowledge of IFRS and OHADA GAAP

Proven experience in managing audits and regulatory compliance

Experience managing senior stakeholders and explaining financial data to non-finance audiences

Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams through transformation

Strong financial acumen and analytical capability

Deep understanding of compliance and governance frameworks

Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally in a matrix organization

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Strong change management capability

Proven ability to lead, motivate and engage teams

Fluent written and spoken English; working knowledge of French preferred

Strong systems knowledge – SAP, OneStream, Blackline, MS Office tools

Understanding of Maersk logistics business model (Ocean, LnS/Inland, Liner setup)

Knowledge of LnS CUBE, Aspire, Tax, TCB, ICP and Transfer Pricing touchpoints

Key Measures / Success Criteria

Monthly on-time book close with high data accuracy

Completion of audits within agreed timelines

Zero material compliance breaches

Successful NFTP implementation milestones

Stable service delivery during transformation initiatives

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