Treasury Accountant

Treasury Accountant

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Job Purpose:

Administer Treasury plans and processes to effectively manage cash, funding, banking relationships and financial risks in line with business objectives, policy, guidelines, regulations and compliance requirement

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening Treasury Accountant**,** Port-Louis, Mauritius.  Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
    
In this Treasury Accountant position

• Execute daily cash management activities in line with internal controls to arrive at accurate and timely cash position
• Adherence to payment related internal controls
• Execute monthly accounting and reporting activities in line with in accordance with the month end closed timetable and DP DHL guidelines, (e.g. IAS/IFRS principles and local GAAP)
• Overseeing bank and payment postings are accurately reflected in the general ledger
• Electronic distribution of remittance advices
• Posting of bank statement daily
• Perform cash & bank reconciliation
• Allocation and analysis of transitory accounts
• Send payment proposal to countries on weekly basis
• Execute payments in bank portal
• Follow up on payments – if not cleared in bank
• Clear all queries raised by respective entities/stakeholders on a timely basis
• Manage physical and electronic archives in an accurate and timely manner
• Collect and accurately maintain relevant Treasury information and records
• Timely resolve escalated issues - Develop strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with Stakeholders
• Achieve compliance with defined standards and processes - MOM/GOM
• Record daily cash transactions and compile, verify and analyze cash flow information to prepare accurate daily, weekly and monthly cash status reports
• Receive, verify, and process cash, credit card, cheque or other payments from customers, employees, and other parties; issue receipts and record transactions
• Prepare cheques or make cash payments to employees, customers, suppliers or other parties or for approved expenditures or refunds
• Contribute to projects such as stock option plans, acquisitions, etc. and preparation of annual financial statements
• Maintain accurate records, prepare bank deposits, and periodically balance cashbooks
• Provide administrative support for day to day defined treasury operations and transactions

 Now, here is what we need from you!

• Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to work and interpret figures and other financial information
• Strong written and oral communication skills
•  Ability to address issues and effect change
• Ability to always demonstrate a professional and objective perspective
• A 'can-do' attitude and resilient character with the ability to manage expectations
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent inter-personal skills and capacity to work effectively within a team
• High sense of confidentiality and discretion
• Education: Any professional qualification equivalent to ACCA Level 1 or Degree in Accounting/Finance

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

 

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

   

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. 

 

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

 

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

 

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

 

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.