Cluster Financial Accountant at DHL

In this Cluster Financial Accountant position

• Lead and manage the accounting team within the cluster, with a focus on effective collaboration and efficient communication between cluster and shared service centre team members.
• Ensure adherence to internal DHL Group and DGF policies, including but not limited to financial and management reporting requirements, Treasury policy, Supplier Lifecycle Management policy.
• Manage cash flow and treasury processes by providing oversight of PTP and treasury functions to ensure smooth and efficient payment processes.
• Coordinate MEC tasks for the cluster across the towers and with shared service centre teams to ensure an efficient and smooth MEC process.
• Coordinate statutory, internal and tax audits within the required deadlines.
• Ensure blackline reconciliations are completed appropriately and actions are taken on proactively to minimize risk and maintain financial health and stability for all balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure internal controls are implemented appropriately and evidence is maintained for ICON purposes.
• Financial approvals as defined by the applicable approvals matrix, which may include but not limited to: o Supplier invoices o Journals o Petty cash/mobile money reconciliations where required by policy.
• Review VAT reconciliation performed by VAT team and provide information to address reconciling items.
• Coordinate with GBS tax and VAT teams to ensure that all tax filings are made accurately within the deadlines.
• Manage staff-related accounting including Concur, staff accounts, payroll-related accruals and provisions.
• Fixed asset management and reporting.
• Sponsor finance projects for system and process continuous improvement.
• Additional responsibilities, projects and outcomes may be applicable as per business needs.

General Competencies and Skills:

• Change Management: Leading and managing the process changes, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with the teams, cross-divisional teams, and external partners to achieve common goals.
• Decision Making: Analyzing the data to make informed, timely and effective decisions for optimal financial results.
• Digitally Adept: Proficient in using data analytics tools, digital platforms and technologies for productive management and reporting.
• Effective Communication: Conveying insights and implications clearly and concisely to the team and stakeholders.
• Flexible mindset: Stay resilient in the face of challenges and opportunities, e.g., new regulations, market conditions, organizational changes.
• People Management: Build and maintain a motivated, high-performing finance team that consistently contributes to the overall success.

Finance Specific Knowledge:

• Clear understanding of the key financial processes within DGF to ensure adequate supervision and support for each of the towers:
  • Accounting (RTR): Accounting (RTR) involves preparing and reporting (consolidated) financial statements, maintaining accurate financial accounts and records, and generating reports for internal or external auditors for analysis and compliance.
  • Accounts Payable (PTP): Accounts Payable (PTP) encompasses managing the end-to-end incoming invoices from receipt to payment preparation, reviewing and matching invoices to ensure bills are paid and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
• Balance Sheet & Risk Management: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's balance sheet while identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks to maintain financial stability and compliance.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the inflow and outflow of cash to ensure the company can meet its financial obligations and invest in growth opportunities.
• ESG Reporting: Ensure the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting KPIs are reported accurately as required at country/cluster level per Group reporting guidelines.
• Foreign Exchange Rate Management: Managing the risks associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates to protect the company’s financial performance and profitability.
• Formal Finance Qualification: Attaining recognized finance qualifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, ACCA) to demonstrate expertise and credibility in financial management and practices.
• Tax Audit/ Tax Filing/ Operation Tax Management: Coordinating with GBS Tax to ensure tax related matters are managed appropriately including tax compliance, accurate tax returns are filed on a timely basis, reviewing tax forms and external reporting, planning and optimizing tax strategies to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance with tax laws

Now, here is what we need from you!

• Bachelor’s degree; CPA or equivalent qualification
• Experience – 8 years