RTR Accountant

Ready to make a real impact? Join DHL Supply Chain in Heredia, Costa Rica, and be part of our exciting growth journey! As a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, we're building a world-class Accounting Hub in Heredia, and we're looking for an experienced Record-To-Report Accountant to play a critical role in our Finance transformation.

Purpose of the Job

The Finance Accounting Operating Model (AOM) is a strategic initiative within the DHL Supply Chain (DSC) Reimagine Finance Program. Its objective is to establish a new Financial Accounting Operating Model aligned with the implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP Financials, delivering cost and efficiency benefits while positioning DSC to fully leverage future digitalization innovations. This is achieved through strict adherence to global standards and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts, including journal preparation, review, and approval.
• Perform reconciliations of financial data recorded in the general ledger against supporting documentation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are valid, accurate, and complete.
• Review and validate CapEx-related purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with group policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews of bank open items to ensure timely reconciliation and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Review and monitor the reporting of fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other accounting-related activities in collaboration with the SSC and local finance teams.
• Support cash management activities, including performing internal and external banking transactions.
• Manage IFRS 16 reporting, including reviewing, maintaining, and modifying lease contracts in the lease management database, including embedded lease reporting.
• Engage regularly with country teams and shared services to ensure the completion of common processes.
• Deliver in-scope processes according to agreed KPIs and support performance management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Ensure data reported in CREST and local accounting systems accurately reflects financial results.
• Provide technical accounting support in collaboration with Accounting Governance.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up on outstanding actions and issues.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Qualified or partially qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, CPI, ACCA, or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in RTR accounting roles (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements, including IFRS and applicable local GAAP standards (mandatory).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Experience in U.S. or LATAM Shared Services Centers or Global Business Services environments is preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency (B2+) is required.
• Portuguese is a plus.

What Do We Offer?

• Be part of the Reimagine Finance transformation and help shape DHL’s Accounting Operating Model for the Americas.
• Make a global impact. Your work will influence finance operations across DHL Supply Chain.
• Grow your career through development opportunities, training programs, and internal mobility.
• Work with talented professionals in a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance environment.
• Contribute to a culture focused on innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement.