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Senior Management Accountant

DP WorldChennai🇮🇳India

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SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationChennai, India
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointAccounts PayableAuditingCPAERPCash Flow ManagementComplianceFinancial ReportingIFRSReconciliationRisk ManagementTreasuryVendor Management

Job description

About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for
people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s
possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and
professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six
continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for
the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine
Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create
stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems
to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector
towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
About DP World Global Service Centre
DP World’s Global Service Centre (GSCs) are key enablers of growth delivering standardization, process
excellence and expertise, and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Marine Services,
Engineering and Human Resources, helping accelerate DP World’s growth and business transformation.
As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Discover
your next role here and change what's possible for everyone! As an equal employer that recognizes and
values diversity and an inclusive culture, we empower and up-skill our people with opportunities to
perform at their best. Join us and be part of an amazing team that is transforming the future of world
trade.

Designation: Senior Management Accountant - Global Service Centre
Base Location: Chennai
Reporting to: Regional Finance Manager/Director

Job Summary :
To lead and oversee the management of the Finance and Accounting function to ensure execution of
company strategic goals and objectives. In addition, to lead and execute corporate special / adhoc
projects as requested by the Regional Finance Manager/Director.

Key Role Responsibilities:

Business
Providing support to the BU Heads, in administering Operational controls for smooth conduct of business
Support the BU Heads, with BU presentations
Cost control and recommendations for optimizing costs
Ensuring change initiatives are thoroughly implemented and understood by all stakeholders

Finance Operations & Control:
Ensuring compliances with statutory matters
Handling internal and risk compliance
Ensure submission and audit of annual financial statements for the BUs within the statutory timelines
Handle monthly book and annual book closure and reporting within the timelines as provided by

Corporate;
Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounts and financial reporting
Regular monitoring and detailed review of all financial numbers and balances for the Bus
Review monthly reconciliations of inter-company balances and other balance sheet items
Liaise with Internal/external auditors and satisfactory resolution of audit issues, if any
Maintain all accounting reconciliations and other review and work papers in an organised manner on
the POML shared drive

Treasury & Forex Management:
Ensure effective cash flow management at all timesOperational forex risk monitoring
Manage Working Capital
Collections and receivables specifically the one with potential risk.

Risk Management & Compliance
Enhance risk management and monitoring
Ensure foreseen risks are identified, effectively managed and/or escalated
Ensure compliance to policies and procedures, IFRS and auditing standards.

Bugdet and Business Plan
Lead the preparation of the BUs budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that
the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, and areas of unsatisfactory performance are
identified and adequately addressed in a timely manner and potential performance improvement
opportunities are capitalized upon
Analysis in detail the financial variances to budgets and forecasts for P&L and Balance Sheet
Support the BU heads in the process of planning, budget and control
Maintain all budget work papers and other review and presentation files in an organised manner on the
POML shared drive.

AP AR Experience
Accounts Payable (AP) Policy & Controls: Ensure adherence to AP policies, approval workflows, and
compliance with accounting and tax regulations. Invoice Processing & Accuracy: Oversee timely and
accurate invoice verification, coding, and booking with proper approvals. Payment Management: Plan
and execute vendor payments in line with cash flow priorities and agreed terms. Vendor Management:
Maintain vendor master data, resolve queries, and ensure smooth vendor relationship management.
Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare AP aging reports, perform vendor reconciliations, and ensure
accurate month-end accruals.
Accounts Receivable Credit Control: Monitor customer credit limits and terms to minimize
risk and ensure timely collections. Billing & Collections: Ensure accurate invoicing and drive proactive
collection efforts to reduce overdue receivables. Cash Application: Oversee timely posting of customer
receipts and resolve unapplied cash issues promptly. Dispute Management: Investigate and resolve
billing disputes quickly to maintain customer relationships and prevent write-offs. Reporting &
Reconciliation: Prepare AR aging reports, forecast collections, and reconcile customer accounts for
accurate financial reporting.

Taxation
Oversee the regions tax process including filing of returns, completion of assessment and review of
optimum tax structure
Oversee regional Tax computations and filing of tax returns
Compliance of regional tax laws as applicable

Skills
Expert knowledge in MS Excel and ERP package
Working knowledge in Orcale preferred
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
IFRS
Reporting Knowledge
Negotiations skills
Education & Qualifications:
Qualified Chartered Accountant, CPA or ACCA or equivalent Minimum Experience
Must have minimum 10 yearsexperience in Finance and Accounts of which at least 5 years should be as Finance Manager
Must have experience in interaction at a Senior Management level
Must have experience in working in similar Industry for minimum 3 years.

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