Assistant Manager - Forwarding Finance - Global Service Centre

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. 

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:     Assistant Manager-Forwarding Finance-Global Service Centre

Base Location: Navi Mumbai

Reporting to:    Manager/ Sr. Manager-Forwarding Finance- Global Service Centre

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring timely closure of all accounting processes and support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring compliance with Indian GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and Ind AS standards.
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements and support the audit process to ensure timely completion and adherence to audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Internal Financial Controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Support costing processes, including project/activity-based costing, cost audits, and accurate provisioning for product development.
• Assist in provisioning receivables, revenue recognition, and ensuring timely transfer of funds from overseas accounts.
• Support the preparation and review of expense accruals to ensure accurate allocation and timely expense reporting.
• Assist in managing intercompany activities, including reconciliation reviews, netting calculations, settlements, and ensuring accurate financial reflection.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash position reporting.
• Support AP and AR teams in resolving queries, guiding team members, and ensuring smooth operations for both accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in the consolidation of financial results for the holding company and help with quarterly balance sheet reviews.
• Analyse monthly financial performance, prepare materials for CFO presentations, and support the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide feedback and support to the finance team, ensuring alignment with company goals and resolving issues escalated from AP and AR teams.

 Skills & Competencies: 

• 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.
• Good analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial insights to senior management.

Education & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• 5-8 years of experience in finance, with at least 1 year in a Team Leader role in finance operations, preferably in a shared service centre or freight forwarding industry 
• Good 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.