Head of Finance and Administration

Are you a seasoned finance leader with solid experience in managing both the finance function as well as administration and statutory responsibilities? Do you bring experience as a statutory company director? If yes, we invite you to join Svitzer, a global trusted towage operator and leader in sustainable marine services where you will have the chance to showcase your skills and experience and play an important role in leading Svitzer’s setup in India. What you can look forward to As the Head of Finance & Administration you will be responsible for leading the local finance function as well as administrative and statutory responsibilities relating to Svitzer’s presence in India. Reporting to the Regional CFO in Dubai UAE, you will lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring financial reporting & controls while also having a strong handle on statutory reporting and filings. An important aspect of this role is also coordinating all other functional teams on site, providing all our employees a safe place to work and engaging environment to deliver results. This role also offers the opportunity to work and interact with colleagues across the whole Svitzer global organisation. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. At Svitzer our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time. Svitzer has been providing safety and support at sea since 1833. The way we do business is strongly governed by our company core values: Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, Our Name. What will you do Your key responsibilities will be: Member of the Board of Directors:

• Appointed Director on the Board of Svitzer’s India legal entities.
• Fulfil all fiduciary requirements as Director for the companies by representing the companies towards the government authorities in India as relevant. Specifically, ensure compliance requirements towards Directorate General of Shipping, Customs and other government department are completed.
• Authorised signatory (in accordance with delegated authority) on all company documents, letters & communication, statutory accounts, tax returns, bank documents and any other legal documents related to the companies.
• Exercise due diligence and care in handling all matter of the companies by acting in good faith.
• Ensure that the companies comply with all relevant laws and regulations of India and local jurisdictions. Stay informed about changes in the legal and regulatory environment that may impact the companies. Remain aware of your responsibilities under the Companies Act which governs the functioning of companies in India.
• Oversee the companies’ financial reporting and ensure accuracy and transparency. Review and approve financial statements and budgets for the companies.
• Managing the merger of Svitzer India’s legal entities. Working with auditors and consultants as required, leading the audit of financials, and filing of tax returns.

Leadership of Administration:

• Overall leader overseeing the matters of administration of the Svitzer India office.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the office facility. Manage leasing of office space, including layout, equipment, and furniture.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for the office premises. Implement safety protocols and emergency procedures as per Svitzer’s requirements.
• Oversee and manage the IT support for office equipment and systems, supported by IT service providers.
• Ensure office administration expenses are made with due care and consideration and always remain within the Budget.
• Foster alignment and engagement across all functional teams represented in Svitzer India office, coordinating with the global leaders of function as needed to drive alignment, performance and engagement across the Svitzer India office.

Region consolidated segment financial reporting:

• Oversee timely completion of reporting of region’s consolidated financials, monthly, quarterly and year-end closing procedures and rolling forecasts.
• Oversee timely completion of Sustainability reporting for region every quarter.
• Up-to-date knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and experience in implementation of these accounting standards in addressing and resolving issues, if any, in periodic financial reporting.
• Financial close and consolidation in company’s finance reporting system.
• Owner of the region’s financial control dashboard. Drive the control framework agenda and address control gaps in countries and region to bring the Region to effective state on all measurements.
• Coordinate with external auditors for select entities and address audit findings with hands-on assistance to the accounting teams whenever required.

People Leadership:

• Lead the finance team with clarity of objectives and roles & responsibilities. Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, quality in deliverables and high sense of urgency in meeting business requirements and deadlines.
• Coach, motivate and develop team members with shared Svitzer vision, clear sense of purpose and how to think ahead and raise the bar on quality in everything we do.

Who we are looking for

• A leader with a mature mindset to handle the important statutory and fiduciary responsibility of representing the company’s legal entities in India.
• People leadership experience of 5+ years in a mid-size company in similar or advanced capacity.
• Previous experience as a statutory director is a must.
• University degree in finance, business, business administration or a related field (Master level is preferred).
• Strong financial acumen with knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Strong mindset to take charge and responsibility of administrative matters and taking care of people on site.
• Prior industry experience in towage and transportation is preferred but not mandatory.
• Articulate in written and spoken English. Excellent communicator who can structure information and communicate a clear message to all relevant stakeholders including senior management.

Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you! How to Apply To apply for this role, please click on the Apply Now button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.