Cost Control Officer

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping and logistics sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately‑owned organization driven by the Aponte family. A world leader in container shipping, MSC has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 570 vessels and more than 100,000 staff.

MSC delivers goods and services to local communities, customers and international business partners. With access to an integrated global network of road, rail and sea transport resources, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

Through a network of 524 offices, MSC ensures that shippers can talk directly to our representatives, as well as using a variety of e‑business solutions for digitalised cargo bookings. Responding to the needs of our customers, MSC is a major driving force behind the evolution of smart containers in our industry, helping to set the standards for digital shipping.

MSC calls at 500 ports on 215 trade routes, carrying some 21.5 million TEU (twenty‑foot equivalent units) annually, via a modern fleet, equipped with the latest green technologies.

Over the years, MSC has diversified its activities to include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments. Today, our focus remains true to our roots and we continue to build and retain long‑term trusted partnerships with customers of all size and scale.

We are pleased to announce an opening for the position of Finance Officer (Cost Control) based in Jakarta, Indonesia
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There will be opportunities for MSC to invest in your professional journey for excellence.

• Collect, verify, and recap all feeder vessel, logistics, and operational costs in the PVE (DA, GA & LLIE) reports (Excel) for Jakarta and all branch ports.
• Submit PVE (DA, GA & LLIE) reports in the TMS System for all relevant ports.
• Input actual amounts and invoice numbers into DA, GA, and LLIE reports for all vessel and logistics costs.
• Check actual invoices from vendors, assign DA/GA/LLIE numbers, and coordinate with the AP team for SAP uploads and TMS (ECR) dispatch.
• Reconcile and verify all actual feeder vessel and logistics costs reflected in TMS (ECR), and submit final GA & LLIE reports.
• Calculate freight tax and submit reports to the Tax Department.
• Create SD Billing related to Ship Management costs.
• Update account codes per actual movement in ECR (TMS) for all ports.
• Recap all advances from the Operations Department to vendors, check costs per vessel based on agreements, and report to the Assistant Manager.
• Double‑check all vessel‑related costs, feeder, logistics and operational costs for correct account codes, create voucher numbers in ECR (TMS), and submit DA, GA and LLIE.
• Maintain and update folders (DAGALLIE), vendor invoice lists, and manage invoices received via email and hardcopy.
• Ensure all costs are recorded in accordance with approved tariffs and company policies.

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a reputable university.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Finance Department.
• Excellent knowledge in financial planning and cost control.
• Knowledge of shipping/logistics business processes.
• Good English proficiency, both verbal and written.
• Strong sense of innovation and ability to generate new ideas.
• Result‑driven and customer‑focused.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.