Finance Trainee

About the Role

Join DHL Global Forwarding, the air, ocean, and road freight specialist within DHL Group that operates in over 220 countries worldwide. We offer both standardized transport and tailored end-to-end logistics solutions across numerous industries globally. As a Finance Trainee located in Kampala, Uganda, you will play a vital role in handling finance processes and policies related to multiple Finance Job Families, including Record to Report (RTR), Procure to Pay (PTP), and Controlling activities. You will support the business by preparing and maintaining financial data, plans, and forecasts following financial standards, policies, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute controlling and accounting activities adhering to established standards and guidelines.
• Provide clarity and interpretation on finance-related matters to customers and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve financial issues in alignment with defined processes and systems.
• Produce and validate data addressing immediate finance concerns to enhance data quality.
• Respond to finance inquiries and provide relevant information.
• Manage finance processes and policies for multiple Finance Job Families under supervision.
• Compile data, conduct financial analyses, and prepare summary reports to generate forward-looking insights for management.

Stakeholder Interaction

• Clarify policies, procedures, and facts within the finance domain.
• Collaborate primarily with colleagues within your sub-function to support finance operations.
• Build a network of contacts to enhance organizational, product, and market understanding.

Management Responsibility

This position functions as an individual contributor without direct leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of second upper class or its equivalent.
• Open to fresh graduates with no prior professional experience required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Work in a multinational company where you can contribute your capabilities toward common goals.
• Potential for future career advancement.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Company Highlights

• Part of DHL Group, a global leader in logistics with more than 220 operational countries.
• Recognized as a TOP EMPLOYER committed to fostering a supportive workplace and encouraging development, especially empowering talented women.
• Boasts the largest global network of over 30,000 employees passionate about delivering excellent customer service with efficient processes and rapid responsiveness.

Company Vision and Values

• Vision: To be The Logistics Company for the World.
• Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
• Purpose: Connecting people, improving lives.
• Values: Respect and Results.
• Goals: To be the employer, provider, and investment of choice while living responsibility.

Diversity and Inclusion

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.