Finance Trainee

DHL Global Forwarding is a global leader in logistics and freight forwarding. The company is dedicated to connecting people and improving lives through its comprehensive supply chain solutions.

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Finance Trainee in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering finance processes and policies across at least two finance job families, such as RTR, PTP, and Controlling activities. This involves developing, maintaining, and providing essential financial information, plans, and projections for the business, ensuring strict adherence to finance plans, processes, accounting standards, policies, and legal frameworks. The role contributes to the company's mission of connecting people and improving lives.

1. Execute Controlling and Accounting tasks in accordance with established standards.
2. Offer insights and explanations on financial matters, processes, and practices to both customers and stakeholders.
3. Resolve financial issues by following defined processes, systems, and methodologies.
4. Handle immediate financial concerns, including data production and validation.
5. Enhance the accuracy and quality of both internal and external financial data.
6. Address inquiries and furnish information pertaining to finance.
7. Administer finance processes and policies for at least two Finance Job Families (e.g., RTR, PTP, Controlling) within the organization, under supervision.
8. Collect and analyze financial data to prepare management reports and develop forward-looking financial insights.
9. Clarify facts, policies, and practices relevant to the job function.
10. Collaborate and interact mainly with colleagues within the same sub-function.
11. Build a professional network to foster relationships and deepen knowledge of the organization, products, and market.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification, preferably with a second upper class or similar academic achievement.
2. Be a recent graduate.