RTR Senior Accountant
DHL
Accounting & Finance
Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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 RTR Senior 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 the general ledger accounts, including journal preparation, review and approval.
· Perform reconciliation of financial data recorded in the general ledger to appropriate supporting documentation and ensure all balance sheet accounts are valid, accurate and complete.
· Review and validate Capex related purchase requisition to align with group policy and procedure.
· Regular review of bank open items to ensure timely reconciliation and follow up on any discrepancies.
· Regularly review and monitor the reporting of fixed assets, intercompany transactions and etc, in collaboration with the SSC and the local finance team.
· Support of cash management activities including performing internal and external banking transactions.
· Manage IFRS 16 reporting including review, maintain and modify lease contracts in the leap database including embedded lease reporting.
· Regular engagement with country teams and shared services on inputs and outputs for the completion of common processes.
· Deliver the processes in scope to the agreed KPI requirements and support performance management.
· Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
· Ensure data reported in CREST and local accounting systems is an accurate record of the results.
· Provide technical support in collaboration with Accounting Governance.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s / advanced bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- Qualified or part-qualified accountants (e.g., CPA, CPI, ACCA, or equivalent).
Qualifications
· Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting roles in RTR (mandatory)
· Strong knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements in relation to accounting standards (IFRS) and local GAAPs in scope. (mandatory)
· Advanced Excel.
· Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar).
· Experience in US or LATAM Shared Services or Global Business Services operations desired.
· English: Upper‑Advance proficiency (B2 ) is a must.
· 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 with access to development opportunities, training programs, and internal mobility.
- Work with great people in a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance environment.
- Contribute to a culture focused on innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
