Associate Finance Analyst

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 Chennai, India.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for ongoing accounting and reporting activities in the area of finance (Order To Cash). Manage the OTC processes such as but not limited to Credit Collection and Control, Query Handling, Billing, Cash Application, to provide quality service to our customers while achieving timely customer invoicing and payment in line with company targets.

Your tasks:

• Perform manual verification of unrecognized / open items, their reconciliations and subsequent clearing.
• Provide professional billing, query management, cash application services whilst maintaining good customer relations:
• Ensure timely and error-free issuing of invoices.
• Ensure timely follow-up of customers’ accounts and prompt payment of outstanding balances.
• Ensure Customer Queries are handled with speed and accuracy.
• Ensure to handle customer calls in line with agreed targets.
• Oversee credit management to ensure timely debt collection and to manage DSO in line with Global / Regional standards.
• Plan, organize, and direct an efficient/effective Query Handling Section to ensure that all queries are satisfactorily resolved within the agreed target time frame and standard.
• Ensure the finance processes comply with global/regional standards and, where there are deviations, these are adequately substantiated.
• Safeguard the integrity of the billing process to ensure complete capture of revenue.
• Manage and ensure all receipts are handled on time & accurately so as to meet regional targets.
• Execute monthly accounting and reporting activities in line with the accounting policies of DHL.
• Provide feedback to system owner on quality and issues in processing.
• Adhere to required standards, terms, and procedures in service delivery.
• Under close supervision gather and enter relevant data to provide effective administrative support
• Check recurring issues related to AR and address the same as per guidelines, else escalate for resolution.
  
  

Your profile:

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in commerce and accounting.

Experience Level

• 1-2 years relevant work experience
• Proven working experience as Accounts Receivables clerk.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting receivable principles
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Proficiency in English
  
  
  

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.