Senior Associate - Record to Report

DHL Germany; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Specialist to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with international standards. In this role, you will manage transactions, prepare financial reports, and collaborate with finance teams across regions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least three years of experience in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact financial operations. If you are passionate about finance and customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Finance with a strong command of MS Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare financial reports and manage bank reconciliations.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure all transactions (revenues, provisions, operating expenses, etc.) are recorded properly and in accordance with the DPDHL Accounting Manual and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).
2. Review general or nominal ledger entries regularly to minimize, if not eliminate, adjusting entries and to detect any under or overstatement of expenses in a timely manner. Analyze and compare month-on-month expenses to ensure uniform distribution of costs during the year and make accruals when appropriate to maintain consistency in expense reporting.
3. Prepare schedules to support balance sheet accounts and ensure these are reconciled against ledger balances immediately after month-end closing (e.g., fixed assets, prepayments, payroll reconciliation, accruals, duty transitory, GRIR reconciliation, etc.). Back up all files as part of the disaster recovery plan.
4. Ensure the preparation and distribution of required financial and accounting reports, including management information, in a timely manner, meeting all reporting deadlines.
5. Organize and plan work schedules independently to meet service delivery levels with minimal guidance and take appropriate actions to resolve issues independently.
6. Work according to internal controls (CRSIP) requirements and ensure submissions are made on time for review by the Team Leader or Team Manager.
7. Handle intercompany accounting as per service level agreements and highlight or rectify any anomalies encountered.
8. Track and resolve billing disputes and route issues to affiliates as required.
9. Liaise with finance teams across various regions for reconciliation, debit/credit notes, and any agreed offsets.
10. Manage daily bank entries, bank transitory clearing, and monthly bank reconciliation, especially in high transaction volume countries.
11. Ensure timely and accurate deal settlement and posting of treasury-related transactions, including intercompany foreign exchange, loans, accruals, interest, and bank charges.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Finance.
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong command of MS Excel.
• Ability to persuade and influence others using formal and informal methods.
• Ability to establish a course of action to accomplish specific goals.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to convey well-thought, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Effective team player with the ability to explore alternatives to reach common results.
• High level of commitment, energy, resilience, and tenacity.
• Attention to detail and tolerance to stress.
• Passion for customer satisfaction.