Interested in being a part of the MSC family?
Who is MSC? Behind every one of our containers, our 600 container vessels, sailing on over 200 trade routes, you’ll also find a whole lot of company with people that love what they do and the company they work for.
Working at MSC, you are part of a continuously evolving organization. Employees don’t only facilitate ocean transport; they aspire and achieve professional growth.
Are you passionate or interested in learning about maritime shipping & logistics?
Are you entrepreneurial at heart and want to be a part of a family-owned company?
Are you a people person who cares for others?
Are you a dedicated and committed individual who believes in continuously evolving?
If so, read below to see if this position is right for you!
Contribution to MSC Canada
As a valued team member of MSC Canada, your priority is to demonstrate accountability, a superior level of Customer Service and quick action consistently and constantly in your role. This includes providing an excellent Customer Experience for clients and colleagues alike in every written and verbal communication, internally and externally.
Department Summary
The Finance Department’s primary collective function is managing cash flow in and out of MSC Canada. Ultimately reporting all numbers back to Geneva, the Finance Department collects and accurately inputs outstanding customer invoices while processing and paying our vendors in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Position Summary
The Cost Control Representative is responsible for processing all invoices for payment according to established payment terms.
Key accountabilities
Cost Control Reporting
Vessel provisions are entered on a timely basis with minimal discrepancy with actual disbursement.
Verify data and information consistency in all reported data.
Analyze disbursement reports and provide explanations for highlighted discrepancies.
Communicate regularly with Head-office Cost Control Department on all aspects of reporting.
Vendor Invoice Management
Ensuring all vessel related invoices are received and are appropriately reviewed and approved before processing for payment.
Apply for invoice or vendor credits where applicable.
Handling of disputed charges with operations department, ship managers and head-office.
Ensure that vendor tariff rates are reflected in all internally used files used for verifying operations, trucking, rail, depot invoices.
Ensure cycle of communication between operations, logistics & accounting.
Other
Assist with risk prevention and claims invoicing and processing.
Assist Cost Control Manager with any request related to the area.
Qualifications and competencies
All MSC Canada employees are expected to exhibit the MSC Values, striving to drive customer centric results in all interactions with colleagues and customers alike.
Ability to respect deadlines
Exceptionally well organized
Strong orientation to processes
Can handle multiple tasks & responsibilities
Works well under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Team oriented
Detail oriented
Able to analyze data
Strong working knowledge of Excel formulas
CEGEP or College diploma, Accounting Specialization preferred
2-3 years of experience preferred
Bilingual English & French
SAP knowledge an asset