Designation- Manager- Forwarding Finance

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 whats 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.

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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:

Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and performance analysis, ensuring accurate financial statements and providing strategic insights to senior management to drive business growth and decision-making.

Designation: Manager- Forwarding Finance

Base Location: Navi Mumbai

Reporting to: Deputy General Manager-Finance-Freight Forwarding

Key Role Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis and Regulatory Compliances:

• To ensure timely closure of all accounting processes.
• To ensure all monthly and annual Financial Reports are prepared accurately and on time.
• To ensure monthly, quarterly and annual analysis of consolidated financial statements and submissions.
• To ensure all financial reporting is done as per Indian GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and Ind As.
• To ensure all financial reports are audited satisfactorily and on time.
• To ensure compliance with the Companies Act.
• To ensure compliance with Internal Financial Controls and/or SOX Compliance.

Costing:

• To ensure project/activity-based costing is prepared and variance is analyzed.
• To ensure Cost Audits are done on time.
• Oversee costing processes to ensure accuracy in product development and project costs, providing necessary support to BD

Revenue Accounting:

• To ensure accurate provisioning of all Receivables annually and Revenues monthly.
• To ensure billing adheres to all tax compliance.
• To ensure timely transfer of funds from overseas account to corporate account.
• To ensure MIS for revenue accounting is on time.
• To ensure all credit notes and thoroughly cross-checked and approved by the CFO before it is issued.

Consolidation of Accounts and Expense accounting:

• To ensure consolidation of all reports are done on time for reporting purpose
• To ensure the Trial balance of all overseas entities/operation is reviewed frequently.
• To ensure accurate provisioning of all employee expenses.
• To ensure on time Audits and all recommendations of the statutory audits are implemented on time.

Strategic Planning, Performance Analysis, and Team Leadership:

• Collaborate with the CFO and Business Unit Heads to develop budgets and financial plans for the company, including evaluating new capital expenditure (capex) needs.
• Analyze monthly financial performance of each business unit against the budget and the previous year's results. Work with the Finance Lead, CFO, and Business Unit Heads to identify and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist the CFO in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and the board of directors. Prepare detailed commentary for monthly, quarterly, and annual results, highlighting key financial insights and variances.
• Support and motivate the finance team by clarifying roles, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a positive working environment. Work closely with the CFO to identify opportunities for team development and to align team efforts with organizational goals.
• Manage relationships with statutory auditors, anticipate any audit challenges, and ensure the timely and satisfactory resolution of audit issues while maintaining high audit compliance standards.
• Manage the consolidation of financial results for the holding company and ensure accurate accounting for the holding company's financial matters.
• Establish and oversee the quarterly balance sheet review process at the business unit level, addressing deviations or non-compliances.

Business Transformation Key Responsibilities:

• Lead automation of financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Hands-on experience in writing Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Specifications to clearly translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Define and implement a comprehensive Testing Strategy to ensure solution quality and alignment with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end solution deployment, including coordination with development and infrastructure teams.
• Prepare and maintain detailed Testing Documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports, to support quality assurance processes.
• Implement digital tools to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Utilize advanced analytics and real-time dashboards to enhance financial reporting and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee integration of financial systems for improved data flow and alignment with transformation goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, equipping the finance team with skills to leverage digital tools and automation.
• Manage change initiatives for smooth transitions to new systems, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies:

• 8+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a managerial role in finance operations, preferably in a shared service centre or freight forwarding industry.
• High level of integrity
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality financial reporting and compliance.
• Proactive in identifying and solving financial issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial insights to senior management.

Education & Qualifications:

• Ideally a qualified or Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-12 years management experience in a financial reporting role
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting standards (Indian GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS), costing, revenue recognition, audit procedures, and financial planning.

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.

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