DHL Group is the world’s most international logistics company, operating in more than 220 countries and territories, pioneering express shipping and global connectivity since 1969. At DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF), we specialize in air, ocean, and road freight, providing standardized transportation solutions alongside customized end-to-end logistics strategies across industries.
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening financial leadership in our global operations, DHL Global Forwarding (Kenya) Limited is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join our Nairobi office as Cluster Financial Accountant. This is a permanent, full-time role offering the opportunity to work at the heart of international logistics while contributing to financial excellence and organizational growth.
If you are passionate about connecting people, improving lives, and want to make a measurable impact in a global organization, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Position: Cluster Financial Accountant
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya
Company: DHL Global Forwarding (Kenya) Limited
Job Type: Professionals – Full-time, Permanent
Posted Date: 09/10/2025
Reference: AV-308249
Job Purpose
The Cluster Financial Accountant plays a critical role in leading financial operations across the cluster. This position ensures compliance with DHL Group’s policies, oversees treasury and accounting functions, manages audits, optimizes balance sheet health, and drives digital and process improvements. Beyond numbers, the role requires strong leadership to guide a motivated team, strategic thinking for financial risk management, and a collaborative spirit to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
As a Cluster Financial Accountant, you will:
- Lead and Manage the Accounting Team: Oversee accounting operations within the cluster, ensuring collaboration between local teams and shared service centres.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to DHL Group and DGF financial, treasury, and supplier lifecycle management policies.
- Cash Flow and Treasury Oversight: Monitor and guide Procure-to-Pay (PTP) and treasury processes to guarantee smooth and efficient payment operations.
- Month-End Close (MEC) Coordination: Align tasks across accounting towers and shared service teams for efficient MEC completion.
- Audit Management: Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits, ensuring all are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Oversee Blackline reconciliations and proactively address issues to safeguard financial health.
- Internal Controls: Ensure robust implementation of controls with proper evidence for ICON purposes.
- Financial Approvals: Authorize supplier invoices, journals, and petty cash/mobile money reconciliations as per the approvals matrix.
- VAT Management: Review VAT reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate accurate tax filings with GBS tax teams.
- Staff-Related Accounting: Manage Concur, payroll accruals, provisions, and staff accounts effectively.
- Fixed Asset Reporting: Oversee accurate management and reporting of fixed assets.
- Project Sponsorship: Lead and sponsor finance-related system and process improvement projects.
- Additional Duties: Take on special projects and responsibilities as directed by business needs.
Core Competencies and Skills
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Change Management: Ability to lead and manage process transitions while minimizing disruption.
- Collaboration: Work effectively across teams, divisions, and with external partners to achieve shared goals.
- Decision Making: Apply data-driven insights for timely and effective decisions.
- Digital Proficiency: Skilled in using analytics tools and digital platforms for efficient reporting and management.
- Effective Communication: Present financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Flexibility and Resilience: Adapt quickly to regulatory, market, and organizational changes.
- People Management: Build, mentor, and maintain a high-performing finance team.
Finance-Specific Knowledge
The Cluster Financial Accountant must have a deep understanding of core finance functions within DHL Global Forwarding:
- Accounting (RTR): Ensure accurate preparation, consolidation, and reporting of financial statements, records, and compliance requirements.
- Accounts Payable (PTP): Manage invoice processing from receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Balance Sheet & Risk Management: Maintain integrity of financial records while mitigating risks.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and optimize inflows and outflows to ensure liquidity and investment capability.
- ESG Reporting: Guarantee accurate Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting as per Group standards.
- Foreign Exchange Rate Management: Mitigate risks from exchange rate fluctuations to protect profitability.
- Tax Management: Partner with GBS Tax to ensure compliance, accurate filings, and tax strategy optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA or equivalent professional finance qualification.
- Minimum of 8 years’ professional experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field.
What DHL Global Forwarding Offers
At DHL Global Forwarding, we value people who bring passion, energy, and dedication to their work. When you join our team, you can expect:
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues across 220+ countries.
- Career Development: Access to ongoing professional growth and international career pathways.
- Competitive Salary Package: Rewarding compensation aligned with expertise and responsibilities.
- Positive Work Environment: Work for an organization certified as a Top Employer for fostering employee development and inclusion.
- Commitment to Diversity: Equal opportunity employer with strong values in respect, inclusion, and responsibility.
Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?
Our vision is to be the logistics company for the world. With a workforce of more than 30,000 passionate employees, we deliver excellence, speed, and reliability. Joining DHL means becoming part of a company that not only leads in logistics but also values its employees as the core drivers of success.
We pride ourselves on:
- The largest global network in forwarding.
- The most efficient processes and rapid response systems.
- The best customer service in the industry.
At DHL, our mission is simple yet powerful: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a meaningful contribution to DHL Global Forwarding, we invite you to submit your application.
