Accounting Specialist -General Ledger Account

About DHL Group And Finance & HR Services

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 590,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Finance & HR Services (FHS) at DHL Group – that’s us! We deliver shared services in Finance and HR for our divisions within the group.

Our Finance Operations team supports our group in all financial activities, e.g. regarding accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and corporate treasury. These include asset accounting, intercompany alignment, active collecting, customs invoicing, profit and loss accounting and payment factory for DHL Group.

Our HR Services run e.g. the payroll for more than 350.000 employees within DHL Group working in 28 countries across the globe. They also offer time & attendance management, employee data administration and reporting, travel & expense processing and other services.

Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of FHS? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of FHS colleagues as well as our business units and divisions and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. If you are looking for an interesting role in a dynamic and diverse group, join us in our APAC region.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Chennai, India.

Job Purpose:

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.
• Improve quality of the processes in the accounting department.
• Solve IC-differences to support the consolidation process of DHL Group.
  
  
  

Your tasks:

• Lead and manage a comprehensive range of RtR accounting activities in daily operations.
• Ensure the high-quality and timely delivery of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the supported group companies.
• Support on the implementation of central requirements for accounting, reporting and quality standards.
• Support on the preparation of the financial statement (balance sheet / P&L and notes) according to IFRS.
• Conduct and improve internal controls.
• Analyze and enhance work processes, developing optimization measures to improve efficiency and interface management.
• Drive and participate in professional projects, including digitization and automation initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication with intercompany partners globally.
• Resolve complex intercompany discrepancies within a large corporate group.
• Supporting activities in fixed asset accounting.
  
  
  

Your profile:

• You have studied business administration with a focus on accounting or have become a certified accountant.
• You have professional experience, ideally 2-3 years in accounting including closing activities.
• You have experience in accounting according to IFRS and good ERP knowledge (preferably SAP S/4HANA), along with good Excel skills and a high IT affinity.
• You have excellent English skills in both spoken and written form.
• You demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, commitment, and resilience, coupled with customer orientation and reliability.
• You are deadline-driven and can effectively identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.
• You are an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Education Level
• Master in Business Administration (Accounting Core), Qualified Accountant (ACCA)
• Experience Level
• 2-3 Years
  
  
  

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits
  
  
  

DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.