Freight Auditing

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India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

**Job Description**:
**Job Overview**
Ensure accurate resolution and approvals of freight invoices in compliance with related accounting controls and provide information and reports to key constituents in the U.S.

Responsibilities require strong customer relations and communication skills as well as a functional expertise in finance and accounting and ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

**Responsibilities**:
50% of Time Validate and accurately approve freight invoices and adjustments in a timely manner, reconcile/eliminate discrepancies between - transportation accrued costs vs. freight invoices

10% of Time Identify trends (analyze data) of freight carriers, make timely and high quality decisions and ensure that these trends are reported timely to business/stakeholders.

12 % of Time Co-ordinate/Interact with the Logistics-transportation team, cross functional teams and carriers/carrier partners to resolve freight issues.

8% of Time Timely review and updating of the carriers statement of accounts.

8% of Time Ensure team Goals and KPI’s are consistently met.

6% of Time Audit and control accounting processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

6% of Time Develop clear process documentation, Identify opportunities to save transportation costs, drive efficiency through the utilization of various continuous tools.

**Desired Profile**

**Education**

Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors

Preferred Degree Requirements: Bachelors

Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance/Logistics

Required Professional Certifications: Bachelors

Preferred Professional Certifications: Diploma is Financial management/supply chain management

**Experience**

Minimum years of related experience required: 2

Preferred years of related experience: 3

**Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed**
- Familiarity with SAP system functionality preferred
- Technical aptitude to learn ERS system and SAP interface
- Familiarity with various communication tools - Video Conferences, Live meetings, SharePoint etc.
- Advanced MS Office computer skills preferred (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Ability to work in a team environment preferred.
- Proven issue resolution skills.
- Speaks, reads and writes English fluently

**Competencies/Behaviors required for job**
- Ability to innovate business processes.
- Deliver outstanding results through critical thinking, communication, interpersonal effectiveness and business acumen
- Business partnership (professional attitude in dealing with clients/customers)
- Identify trends that will impact business processes
- Financial Acumen: Understands accounting practices and implications

Company Overview:
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.