GL Expert - German Speaking

Job Title: GL Expert - (German speaking)

Job Location: Budapest

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the country / regional management with RTR & Intercompany (IC) service support. Manage and resolve disputes and escalations related to Intercompany transactions within DHL Group, and ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards. The manager will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive timely resolutions and optimize financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Country/regional Manager on review and analysis of Balance Sheet Accounting Reconciliations and escalation for corrections
• Active participation in month-end reporting, monitoring and overlooking activities done from GSC India; Support in the Crest interface between Country and GSC for closure
• Analysis of bank reconciliation and escalation point for pending issues to solve
• Analysis and IFRS16 map as distribution of information related to the tax team and follow up to the Admin team in capturing information.
• Review and detailed analysis of the Fixed Asset map and depreciation by department / branch
• Preparation of S21 files for upload to Local Tax system
• Responsible for ensuring duty deferment statements are booked accurately and in a timely manner
• Work closely with CDZ team to ensure costs are resolved within agreed time frame and refunds are allocated
• Drive accurate and timely billing of duty receivables
• Schedule regular progress calls and meetings with the GSC team and operations (both RTR and IC)
• Review, follow up and resolve issues in account reconciliations and CREST IC reporting, including balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliation
• Manage and resolve disputes, addressing escalations from the GSC, operations and IC partners
• Monitor and manage open items within the Intercompany AP ledger and ICT queue to ensure agreed cycles are maintained by the GSC and operations
• Drive accurate and timely billing of Intercompany receivables
• Reduce overall Intercompany monthly provisions to achieve set targets
• Review monthly reconciliation for Intercompany entities outside clearing, including both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables and follow up with partners to ensure outstanding items are paid within agreed timeframe
• Active management of internal controls.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• German speaking
• Bachelor’s degree. A degree in accounting, financial management, ACCA qualification is an advantage.
• Should have Intercompany Accounting or RTR Delivery experience (with strong GL focus) of 2-4 years.
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; experience with CREST or similar systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving financial targets.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.
• High level of customer centricity