Accountant

About This Role

Job Req Number: 109468

Time Type: Full Time

The DSV group, headquartered in Denmark, is one of the biggest transport and logistics companies in the world, with more than 160,000 dedicated employees and presence in 90 countries.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive reporting & controlling expert with accounting background. The ideal candidate will be responsible to oversee general accounting operations by reporting, controlling and verifying the financial transactions.

Reporting Line: Report to: R2R Team Lead

Direct subordinates: NA

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Manage the financial activities of multiple branches or locations within the assigned country
• Handles the accounting of Group charges and Regional Management fees of branches / locations within the assigned country.
• Controlling reported data, including checks for consistency, completeness and trivial errors.
• Analyze regional financial statements, identify trends, and communicate findings to regional and central management.
• Assists the R2R team lead for Rolling Forecast Process such as preparation and distribution of the rolling forecast instructions containing the rolling forecast assumptions and timetable.
• Assists in the budgeting process, including preparation and distribution of the budget instructions, budget assumptions, timetable, helps on resolving technical or system issues and data entry in SAC system
• Collaborate with country managers to develop and monitor budgets for each branch / location.
• Assists the R2R team lead to prepare for a regular balance sheet reviews with local finance and RCFO and monitors the closing of action points resulting from the review.
• Prepares and controls the month-end closing procedures in line with Regional and Group reporting deadlines.
• Performs monthly reporting of financial and non-financial information using the Group’s financial reporting system.

Country Management Reporting

• Prepare Local Management Reporting (Country Reporting Package) using AFO / SAC such as full Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet overview for Local Management
• Prepares the financial data and flash report or monthly comments with regards to the review of the KPI performance and other major events and developments.
• Consolidate financial data from various branches / locations to prepare comprehensive financial reports.
• Communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders within the country.

Controlling

• Ensuring compliance with Group Finance requirements including adherence to the DSV Financial key controls (28key controls)
• Helps in relation to internal control procedures with Local Finance
• Creates SOPs for the branches / locations within the assigned country. Work towards standardizing financial processes and systems.
• Responsible for the control environment of the handled Local Country Finance
• Stay abreast of regional financial regulations and ensure compliance with local tax laws and reporting requirements.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

• Partner with local operational teams to understand country nuances and incorporate them into financial reporting
• Work closely with local teams to address any regional compliance issues.
• Act as a Business Partner to the Local CFOs and RCFO.
• Handles the Financial Audits and coordinate with external auditors for the countries under responsibility.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for country audit.
• Ensure all necessary documentation and schedules are available and assist in resolving audit queries

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years in the accounting field
• Excellent command of English, verbal and in composing literature
• Advanced user of MS Office
• Demonstrates strong focus and accountability, consistently bringing tasks to completion efficiently and independently under tight deadlines.
• Excels in high-pressure environments while maintaining effective communication with large, diverse, and multicultural audiences.
• Proactively addresses challenges and fosters productive working relationships through networking.
• Exhibits self-drive, motivation, and a strong sense of ownership in all responsibilities.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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