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We are looking for a CAL Analyst to Join our Aviation Commercial Finance Team, based in Diegem, Brussels, Belgium. This is a great opportunity to take your career to new heights!
How will you contribute to the success of DHL?
This position is responsible to support the Commercial Air Linehaul (CAL) finance function in aspect of accounting, controlling, reporting and compliance, encompassing month end closing activities, CALMS data quality reviews, invoice reconciliation, variance analysis and supplier follow-up. The role also works with regional Finance and Operations teams and Shared Service Centres across Europe, MEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas, the analyst helps deliver accurate, timely financial information and contributes to process improvement and reporting automation. As such you will make an important contribution to ensuring accurate financial controlling particularly for our Commercial Air Line Haul unit, which plays a critcal role in the DHL Aviation Network. Key Activities include:
- Ensure KPI targets are met, through daily coordination/support to country/region operations/finance and SSCs (reconciliation + PTP teams) to investigate gaps and follow up on corrective actions.
- Subject matter expect in CAL invoices reconciliation and processing, able to reply to queries from stakeholders in a timely and clear manner
- Coordinate with Shared Service Centres and country contacts on supplier queries, aged variances and payment status.
- Month-end closing reporting (incl. legal vs MAA, CALMS vs CREST), including follow up with local operations to ensure all costs are completed in time
- Prepare, maintain and improve recurring KPI reports and Power BI dashboards
- Develop working knowledge of CALMS and provide first-line support and guidance to Finance users, escalating complex issues when needed, and support testing for new CALMS finance features and provide clear user guidance and training materials.
- Ensure that for all CAL suppliers globally DHL SCOC (Supplier Code of Conduct) and Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) is in place and valid for all applicable suppliers
- Sanction screening is performed prior to supplier onboarding and monthly for all suppliers
Do you have what it takes?
In addition to being a good team player, fluent in English and having 2-3 years experience in Accounting and/or Controlling we are also looking for:
- Knowledge of Aviation and ideally some exposure to a multinational or shared-service center structure
- Good understanding of core accounting principles, invoice processing and reconciliations, Month-end closing processes, including accruals/provisions and Familiarity with KPI tracking and performance reporting
- Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams (e.g., shared service centers, country operations teams)
- Experience with SAP or another ERP/operational system preferred, and Advanced Excel & PowerBI knowledge essential
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to identify and communicate well, and explain data variances
- Ability to manage own time, manage deadlines and prioritize tasks
If this sounds like you, and you are looking to take your career to new heights then please apply now!
Please submit your application along with your CV in English and a copy of your highest educational degree (e.g., Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA certificate).
