Chief Finance Officer

The main purpose of the role is to develop and manage DHL Global Forwarding Finance, Controlling and Administration function, in accordance with overall Finance guidelines, legal framework and accounting standards, with the objective of supporting the Subregional and Country management and contributing to the achievement of the business objectives, whilst meeting regulatory requirements.

KEY Activities

Job Duties

• Sets the strategic directions of the Finance & Controlling Dept.
• Ensures full compliance with DHL worldwide corporate and FICO guidelines.
• Defines appropriate Key Performance Indicator (KPI) within the Dept.; ensures the achievements of the agreed targets.
• Ensures compliance with all government, local, regional and global reportorial
• Approves and disapproves credit applications of new accounts based on credit evaluation, financial record and other pertinent records of the
• Directs the control of expenses at all levels and ensures that disbursements are made in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  
  
  

• Establishes long-range objectives, policies, programs and procedures relating to all company financial matters in budgeting, banking and investments, cash management, financing, insurance, working capital management, credit and collection and tax administration.
• Negotiates sourcing of funds to support receivables, capital expenditures and debt servicing.
• Maintains favorable relations with existing and potential creditors and
• Represents the company in relationships with banks, investment houses and credit/financial associations.
• Supervises the formulation and implementation of investment strategies and activities vis-à-vis corporate goals, directions, policies, and regulatory
• Involves in investment details and negotiations for special deals and non-traditional investment transactions.
• Takes charges of corporate structuring schemes and large capital ventures from project study to implementation as assigned by the Management.
• Ensures adequate financial protection against perils to which company assets are exposed to. Evaluates and secures appropriate insurance for company assets.
  
  
  

• Oversees the preparation of corporate, income and expense budgets, and management information reports.
• Reviews reasonableness of budget assumptions and resulting numbers.
• Ensures that a feedback mechanism for adherence to the budget is in place.
• Recommends improvements in the budget management process of the company. Keeps abreast with new budget techniques (e.g. activity-based budgeting).
  
  
  

• Plans and manages the company’s tax liabilities. Advises management on tax implications of proposed company actions or policy decisions.
• Confers with tax authorities on assessments, investments, allowances, rulings, refunds and penalties.
• Decides on the most beneficial cost savings and income preserving tax positioning initiatives.
• Ensures that funding requirements of the company are optimally met whether via internal cash flows, credit lines, loans, or other means.
  
  
  

• Acts as Country Risk Manager. Evaluates/approves all claims for cargo loss/damage.
• Ensures the booking of insurance contracts by customers in coordination with the Regional Office.
• Reviews relevant contracts and SLAs and assesses the risk implications of contract terms. Provides appropriate guidelines to minimize risks.
• Oversees the conduct of the administration management functions.
• Oversees the hiring, promotion, performance assessment and development of personnel under the Department.
• Supports the quality program of the company through implementation of its various related activities.
  
  
  

• where all inquiries and clarifications concerning procurement should be directed to the LPC. The requesting head of the department will still be responsible for overseeing the procurement process through to its conclusion and will retain ownership of contracts and vendor relationships.
  
  
  

• Relevant university degree, professional accounting qualification or equivalent (MBA, audit qualification).
• Demonstrated and relevant experience in finance & controlling functions, accompanied by experience at senior level in the Logistics Industry.
• Preferred: minimum of 5 years of experience as CFO or Finance Director with P&L responsibility.
• Knowledge in international accounting standards (IAS, IFRS)
• Knowledge in statutory accounting
• Leadership, people management. Experience managing large and remote finance teams.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
• Effective communication skills / interpersonal understanding
• Working with different cultures and international / multinational / matrixed organizations
• Customer orientation; excellent business / commercial acumen
• Budgeting and Cost controlling skills
• Presentation skills
• Excellent technical skills (PowerPoint, Excel, any ERP as Oracle, etc.)
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Spanish, Portuguese is an advantage