Finance Trainee

About the role

DHL Global Forwarding, the Group's air, ocean and road freight specialist, is hiring a Finance Trainee in Nairobi, Kenya. The trainee administers finance processes and policies across two or more finance job families (for example a mix of RTR, PTP and Controlling) and develops, maintains and provides financial information, plans and projections in line with finance plans, accounting standards, policies and the legal framework. It is an individual contributor role with no direct responsibility for leading others.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out Controlling and Accounting tasks according to established standards and guidelines.
• Produce and validate data and numbers, and improve the quality of internal and external financial data.
• Identify and resolve issues using defined financial processes, systems and methods.
• Provide input on finance matters, explaining facts, processes and practices to customers and stakeholders.
• Gather data and analyse financial studies to prepare summary reports for management and develop forward-looking financial insights.
• Respond to enquiries and explain facts, policies and practices within the job area.
• Work mainly with colleagues of the same sub-function and build a network of contacts to strengthen knowledge of the organisation, products and markets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/qualification (second upper class or its equivalent).
• Fresh graduate.

What we offer

• A position in a global company with opportunities to contribute ideas and skills.
• Possible further career development.
• Competitive salary.