Expert - Finance (RTR)
Join our dynamic Team at DHL Global Forwarding! We are looking for an Expert - Finance (RTR) in our Mumbai location.
DHL Global Forwarding is one of the world's leading logistics providers, providing air and ocean freight forwarding services. At GSC (Global Service Center), as the captive Shared Service Provider for DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight, we are proud to have nearly 5.000 colleagues across six service delivery centers on a mission to deliver best-in-class business through 12 service lines. Day by day we strive to create a great employee experience, we are proud to be awarded as a Great Place to Work.
About the role
As an RTR Expert in Finance, you will be responsible for managing and executing daily Record to Report activities, ensuring timely financial reporting and compliance, especially during Month-End Close processes. This role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to drive continuous improvement projects. This role supports stakeholders across the Americas region and requires working in alignment with US shift Rotational
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily RTR activities, ensuring timely completion and adherence to timelines, especially during MEC.
- Prepare and post monthly journals, including Recharge, Adjustment, Allocation, Bank, and Payments.
- Conduct month-end close activities within designated timelines, such as Subledger Reconciliation, Crest Reporting, FX Revaluation, Interface Close, GL Close, and CM Close.
- Handle periodic/ad-hoc report requests from customers, including DSO, DPO, Volume Analysis, and Account Analysis.
- Oversee cash and bank transaction postings, payment execution, disbursement, inter-house banking, vendor transactions, and bank statements downloading.
- Manage Fixed Asset processes, including Addition, Retirement, Depreciation, Reconciliation, Adjustments, and Evaluation.
- Perform balance sheet Reconciliation, analysis, and follow-up on open items.
- Ensure strict adherence to Control and Compliance standards.
- Proactively work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and issues.
- Understand and comply with internal control requirements and audit processes.
- Identify and share best practices within the team and work on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform clerical accounting duties, reconcile and post transactions to the general ledger.
- Meet process control requirements and provide samples to internal and external auditors.
- Deliver a high level of service quality through timely and accurate completion of services.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the business to identify solutions, best practices, and opportunities to improve the service to our business partners.
- Flag any challenges in the operations to the immediate supervisor and business partner in a timely manner.
- Co-ordinate with the relevant stakeholders for regular communication and flow of information as defined for the respective service.
- Contribute as a subject matter expert in problem-solving and process improvement.
- Collaborate with business partners to enhance processes and identify best practices.
- Assist staff in resolving complex issues, maintain thorough process documentation, and ensure quality control.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Advanced degrees or certifications such as a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountancy are advantageous but not mandatory.
- 3-5 years of experience with a focus on RTR processes or financial reporting.
- Good knowledge in MS office
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
- Effective English communication skills, written and verbal / For BOG & CTU - Spanish & Mandarin language skills.
- Exposure to working with Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERPs) -
- Detail oriented
- Good logical reasoning skills
- High level of customer centricity
Location: DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) GSC, India (Mumbai)
Shift details: Rotational
What to expect from us:
What makes DHL great Our People! We know each employee's individual contributions collectively ensure we remain one of the largest delivery and logistics companies worldwide. We are dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring th e best to their personal lives.
