Manager - Finance RTR - Military veterans preferred

ABOUT FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

The Finance and Accounts department comprises of four pillars, each of them is vital for financial health and operational efficiency. Procure to Pay manages vendor relations and procurement processes. Record to Report handles cash management, audits, and taxation for compliance and accuracy. Order to Cash focuses on customer relations and collections for prompt payments and strong ties. Controlling oversees forecasting, budgeting, and supports other departments for strategic financial planning. Together, these sub-departments drive growth and sustainability, forming the backbone of financial management at DHL.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager -Finance RTR oversees financial reporting, budgeting, working capital management, and account finalization. They handle tax computation and planning, transactional audit control, and profit share management for Air/Ocean divisions. This role provides strategic financial advice to senior management, supports global financial initiatives, and ensures compliance with regulations, enhancing overall financial operations and business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customers – Internal & External

• Provide financial and business advice to drive strategic investment decisions.
• Advise the business on financial implications regarding major changes, such as integration and reengineering.
• Act as a financial advisor for cross-functional projects to support appropriate investment and financial analysis.
• Support Regional Financial Management in finance projects and initiatives, including pilot programs.
• Support network initiatives and provide local financial input as required.

 Stakeholder Management – Internal & External

• Work with information services to offer financial advice to customers, ensuring business proposals are financially sound and strategically aligned.
• Manage direct and indirect tax audits including support towards tax assessment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with statutory and regulatory authorities to enhance the company’s business and statutory reputation within the local legal framework.
• Manage relationships with external auditors to ensure compliance and transparency in financial reporting.
• Support financial management.

Operational Excellence

• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage working capital to optimize cash flow and ensure financial stability.
• Finalize accounts accurately and comply with accounting standards and regulations.
• Compute and plan taxes efficiently to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance.
• Control and audit transactions to prevent financial discrepancies.
• Ensure statutory compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Evaluate business expansion programs and assist in preparing capital acquisition and expenditure requests.
• Ensure finance processes comply with regional standards and substantiate any deviations.

COMPETENCIES

Functional Competencies

• Financial Reporting: Proficiency in preparing accurate and comprehensive financial reports, budgets, and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Working Capital Management: Expertise in managing working capital to optimize cash flow, ensuring liquidity, and maintaining financial stability.
• Tax Computation & Planning: Competence in computing taxes and planning tax strategies to minimize liabilities and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Transactional Audit Control: Skilled in controlling and auditing transactions to prevent financial discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Technology Proficiency: Utilizing financial software and tools to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and decision-making efficiency.

 Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and ethical behaviour in all financial transactions.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changing priorities and business requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn and improve skills to enhance performance.
• Attention to Detail: Consistently maintaining accuracy and precision in tasks and documentation.
• Quality Orientation: Commitment to delivering high-quality results and services.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Must Have

• 10-12 years’ experience in a financial management including audit taxation role, including 5-7 years managerial experience in a large organisation.
• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
• Manage resource allocation and staff commitment to achieve global, regional, and country objectives and targets.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• CA/ Inter CA/MBA or any equivalent master’s degree is preferred.

Qualified freshers are welcome.