Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Control - Global Service Centre

Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Control - 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:

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for implementation of end-to-end financial operations of the Cargo Division (MCVs). This includes on-hands order to cash process, AR and AP processes (involving managing customer database, invoicing, Bank Reconciliations, payables management, cash flow, internal controls, and compliance with group and statutory requirements.The role will serve as a critical business partner to the Commercial and Operations teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, an transparency in all financial matters.

Designation:    Financial Accountant - Global Service Centre

Base Location: Chennai 

Reporting to:   Management Accountant -Global Service Centre

 

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records for the Cargo Division

• Record daily financial transactions (AP, AR, bank entries, journals) in line with company policies.

• Perform reconciliations (banks, vendors, customers, intercompany) and ensure all variances are resolved promptly.

• Support month-end closing activities — accruals, adjustments, and trial balance review.

• Coordinate with the central finance team for intercompany funding, allocations, and balance confirmations

• Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with contractual terms.

• Maintain the receivables tracker and assist in collection follow-ups with clients and commercial team.

• Post customer receipts and perform accurate cash applications.

• Generate and review AR aging reports; highlight overdue balances for escalation.

• Review and record supplier invoices, ensuring correct cost center, vessel, and project coding.

• Track vendor due dates and prepare payment runs in line with approval matrix.

• Reconcile vendor statements periodically and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist Management Accountant in monitoring working capital and cash flow projections.

• Maintain proper documentation and filing for all financial transactions (digital and physical).

• Support internal and external auditors with sample selections and query responses.

• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures and delegation of authority (DOA) requirements.

• Escalate issues in real-time to avoid commercial or compliance delays.

   

Skills & Competencies: 

 

• 100% implementation of P&OM HSEQ policies and procedures 

• Incident Management Procedure incl timely reporting of incident and ill-health

• Supporting Emergency Response Plans & Drill programme; taking active participation in ER drills

• HSEQ and other policies incl PPE requirements

• Risk Management, Risk assessments relevant to the tasks the department is involved in, Participation in risk assessments as applicable.

• Control of Document and Record, including the maintenance of records, retention, and disposal procedures Analytical Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Communication Skills

• Problem-Solving Ability

• Time Management

• Create growth.

• Drive results

• Make others excel.

• Adapt and evolve

Education & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is an advantage

• 1-3 years of on-job accounting experience

• Fluent in English

• Experience with accounting software and Advanced Excel skills

 

Experience Level

Mid Level