India - Finance DA Manager -Mumbai

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean.

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 250 proprietary offices, across 70 countries and a team of more than 3,000 committed professionals. Our diverse global customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Contract type: Permeant

Location: Navi Mumbai-Airoli

Job Purpose:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance DA Manager in our CLS Finance You will be responsible for Responsible for leading the Crew Logistics Services Disbursement & Credit Control team to ensure the execution of the business plan in the most efficient manner. Act as a first point of contact for all contract administration and performance matters within the scope of DA & related operational financial processes. Visit the Principals periodically and manage/maintain the relationship including representation in alliance meetings. Develop and implement an engagement model at all levels between teams between Principal and Operational Finance Hubs

Host and facilitation of the Principal Audit and other requirements.

What you’ll do:

LPA Management

• Periodically review LPA performance and associated exposure and take necessary action including escalations
• Review the pre-funding adequacy & trends with Hub Operations & Principals
• Ensure setting up effective engagement & communication model between Operational Finance Hubs, Hub Operations, and LPA
• Feedback on DA Quality and turnaround for continuous improvement in upstream input

DA Production

• Plan daily production and ensure we deliver consistently to meet and beat the agreed SLA
• Ensure that we deliver to the KPIs agreed with the principal and internally
• Ensure the FDA’s produced are compliant with ISS Ethics & Compliance policies
• Time Bar DA management and no exposure for Group
• Cost savings to management and reporting to principal
• ODA & Receivables management
• Manage the approval process on ODA by principals
• Monitor the ODA balances of PASP Principals and Non-PASP Principals
• Ensure the ODA queries are attended with the appropriate clarifications and the TAT is as per the Principal Agreed KPI’s

Team Management & Development

• Deployment of the resources and work allocation, as per the production volumes
• Promote staff development and skill upgradation
• Ensure that team members receive appropriate training to perform their job effectively.
• Leave plans management and contingency plans to ensure continuous production
• Succession planning through internal/external resources
• Quarterly and annual employee Appraisal process, as guided by HR

New business integration

• Participate in the pre-sales discussion, proposal building, and product offering in line with the principal’s requirements
• Implement agreed process and measures to deliver agreed outcome including reporting as per SLA
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans by involving stakeholders to implement changes accordingly.
• Prepare Work Flow and control Charts for the overall process and finalize the SOP for the DA Process & related tasks
• Facilitate setting up of required database and customization within applications for processing of DA’s

Who you are:

• Working experience [Shipping agency / Hub / Ship Management Company] is required.
• Experience at Business Unit level with excellent people management skills
• Good hands-on experience in managing customer interaction in a senior management position
• Sound understanding of financial aspects of business, including cash and exposure management
• Ability to initiate and facilitate collaboration across organizational borders, customers, and vendors
• Excellent understanding of the company’s applications and ability to extract meaningful full reports, etc.
• Ability to meet deadlines through good time management and allocation of priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Flair for developing and managing team
• Flair for developing and implementing performance-enhancing processes
• Passion for service excellence

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.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally as a minimum, you will receive:

• A retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday starting at 26 days
• Healthcare
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events
• Team building days

Plus, much more!

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!

#ISSthebiggerpicture

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.