Manager Accounting

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 worlds 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.

Role Purpose:

The Manager – Accounting & Reconciliaiton will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations in Accounts Payable (AP), and Record-to-Report (R2R) functions. The role requires strong operational execution, stakeholder coordination, and a focus on process accuracy, compliance, and team development. The incumbent will work closely with internal departments, external partners, and auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Designation: Manager – Accounting and Reconciliaiton

Base Location: Navi Mumbai

Reporting to: Senior Manager – Finance

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage operational delivery of AP, AR, and R2R processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to timelines.
• Act as the first point of contact for issue resolution, escalations, and exception handling in finance operations.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of the team, including invoice processing, payments, customer collections, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies, accounting standards, and applicable statutory regulations.
• Monitor KPIs, process metrics, and performance dashboards; initiate corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Treasury, Tax, and IT to support end-to-end finance activities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Contribute to automation initiatives, ERP enhancements, and process standardization projects.
• Guide and coach team members to develop their functional knowledge and performance.
• Coordinate with auditors (internal/external) to support audit processes and provide timely responses to audit queries.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions and approvals

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. CA Inter, MBA Finance, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Ability to manage workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work in shifts as per business requirement, including night shift if required.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Finance & Accounting, with strong exposure to AP, AR, and R2R processes.
• Experience in managing teams and working in a shared services or multinational environment is desirable.
• Prior involvement in process improvement or ERP implementation projects is an added advantage.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.