ESG Controller

About the role

ESG is ingrained in each part of our organization and processes, here you will collaborate exhaustively with cross functions across the organization. You will quickly build an international professional network through daily contact with a wide range of departments across functions and geographies within the Group.

The position offers an unmatched learning opportunity for a knowledge-seeking and ambitious professional who wishes to achieve insight into the diverse activities and grow within the Maersk Group.

As an ESG Controller in APMM Accounting, you will be a key team player and your role will include ensuring integrity, accuracy, and completeness of our ESG reporting, but you will also be expected to identify and execute on opportunities of improving our ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively executing the reporting processes at group level; completing and securing correct and unbiased reporting to key decision makers;
• Being a competent advisor on reporting and consolidation issues for different businesses’ finance and reporting functions;
• Conduct consolidation and reporting of ESG data including external reporting of Sustainability key figures
• Collaborate and play a key role in the implementation of the CSRD reporting requirements and EU taxonomy.
• Preparing and updating reporting instructions according to IFRS and Sustainability regulations;
• Driving and ensuring execution of ad hoc initiatives and participation in projects; and
• Challenging the existing processes to improve and automate and reduce non-value adding activities.
• Facilitate the audit process and assurance of ESG reporting
• Facilitate the link between sustainability and finance

Who we are looking for

• You hold a relevant financial degree, e.g. Master’s degree or Graduate diploma (HD) in Accounting or equivalent with a passion for ESG reporting
• Further, you have at least 3-5years of experience in financial or non-financial reporting or controlling and/or as an auditor of large/medium-sized companies.
• Strong functional knowledge of consolidation and reporting is a must. You have a control mindset.
• Knowledge and experience around CSRD and EU Taxonomy is an advantage but not a requirement.
• You can identify potential issues associated with unusual or complex transactions and review and approve the appropriate treatment.
• You are open to collaborate, bring structure, and drive improvements while maintaining the controls.
• You are a strong and confident communicator, enjoy working with various stakeholders across the organization and you use this ability to leverage your functional skills as you build open and trustful relations to your stakeholders.
• You should have a solid understanding of data audit and controlling and a keen interest in advancing your skills within sustainability reporting.
• You produce high quality results and are capable of combining an eye for detail with a holistic overview.
• You work and deliver results independently and with the team, and act as a proactive and knowledgeable advisor to various stakeholders in Maersk.
• You enjoy working towards a goal, taking ownership of your assignments and thrive in a dynamic environment where you need to manage competing priorities.
• As you will work with colleagues from just about anywhere in the world, fluency in English is a prerequisite.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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Locations:
DK - Copenhagen