File Controller

• Responsible for File controlling on all files in one or more clusters within DB Schenker for AIR and Ocean 3PL Logistics. 
• Continuous governance and monitoring of files (shipments) and transactions in Transport Management Systems, identify out layers and address resolutions on revenue and costs reserves, accruals as well as timely billing (Cash Flow).
• Analyse, identify and address out layers in large data sets with Transport Management details, identify trends and root causes and drive resolutions of the same.
• Play a pivotable role in the month end process closing operational revenue, costs including accruals. 
• Perform reconciliation of TMS – SAP on financial and non financial data, participate in projects to improve and standardize the same. This has to be performed for all locations in scope (3-10) and in line with global guidelines. Learnings to be captured and embedded in standard processes.
• Improve quality and transparency of our numbers. By addressing issues the File Controlling is able to make meaning full impact by indirectly improve the Gross Profit, Processes (thus productivity), direct costs and CM2 and Cash Flow.
• All activities are to be performed in close cooperation with global file controlling and local operational accounting and controlling as well as local and SGBS Finance teams. 
• Cooperate with Global File Controlling community on deep dives and audits. 
• Perform file controlling on a professional way and with impact: By addressing issues as early as possible in the process, drive improved quality of Revenue, Operational Costs and thus Gross Profit, direct costs and CM2, detect leakages early and resolve the same, thus improve Gross Profit, CM1 and CM2 and drive Cash Flow improvement by governance on timely and accurate billing. 
• Support the design and implementation of overall finance transformation initiatives
• Contributes to a working environment and culture which drives the DB Schenker mindset of all file controlling team members
• Supports implementation of best practices in file controlling with the goal of ultimately driving cost reduction and quality enhancement
• Supports the global teams with continually enhancing quality and reducing cost by streamlining processes, procedures, and automation
• Supports the local and global team members in resolving issues raised by them
• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in coordination with the Head of File Controlling
• Escalates any issues in a timely manner
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or Similar
• 3+ years of experience in a financial, business controlling, monitoring or governance of large amount of financial data.
• Experience with Finance / Accounting ERP systems and ideally with Transport Management Systems (3PL AIR, Ocean, Land, Contract Logistics) 
• Strong knowledge and experience from logistic industry; or alternatively in a high-transactional or large data environment preferably with an international scope. 
• 3+ years of experience with preparing, analyzing large data sets and addressing issues from the same. 
• Experience with reporting to and cooperating with top-management, including company boards
• Strong understanding of file management, job costing, business finance & Controlling processes
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work and to generate alternatives and solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach toward business issues
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and business management principles with the ability to communicate and prioritize business requirements
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, able to deal with cultural differences and truly connect with people across functions and geographies. 
• Must be highly skilled in MS Office and BI environments
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Strong business acumen, can-do mentality

Professional Development

We're strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.

Work-life Balance

Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.

Medical Coverage

We offer great HMO benefits with dental coverage to help the employee on difficult times of sickness and emergency.

Medicine Allowance

We offer a monthly medical cash assistancefor medicine and optical needs through reimbursement.

Medicine Reimbursement

We offer an annual reimbursement for medicine and optical needs.

Transportation Allowance

We offer monthly transportation cash assistance.

Uniform & Clothing Allowance

We offer a non-taxable monthly cash assistance for the employee's basic needs such as clothing.

Laundry Allowance

We offer a non-taxable monthly laundry cash assistance.

Rice Allowance

We offer monthly rice allowance

Vacation Leave

We offer paid Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

We offer paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Conversion

We offer payment of 50% of the unused sick leaves at the end of the year.

Emergency Leave

We offer paid Emergency Leave of 3 days based on acceptable exigencies.

Birthday Leave

We offer paid Birthday Leave to be availed on the employees'birth month.

Bereavement Leave

We offer paid Bereavement Leave of 3 days for the death an immediate family member.

Birthday Gift

We offer Birthday Gift for employees to be given during their birth month.

Christmas Gift Certificate

We offer Gift check to be given every December.

Bereavement Assistance

We offer Php11,000 cash assistance to the declared beneficiary in the event of employee’s death and Php6,000 cash assistance in the event of death of employee’s immediate family member