As part of the DB Schenker global logistics network, our service center in Bucharest plays a pivotal role in connecting the world. With services covering Finance and Accounting, Air and Ocean, and Business Support, we offer a diverse array of opportunities tailored to your unique talents and ambitions. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of growth and development.

• Oversee the delivery of File Controlling services performed at three SGBS locations and covering multiple clusters and BU’s globally, striving to ensure high quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, compliance and insights in and reduction of exposures and risks.
• Build a strong team on global control design, KPI development and dashboarding as well as audit services.
• Build a strong team on cluster file controlling, where the initial target is to cover AIR & OCEAN.
• Assure high quality standard monitoring requirements of file controllers in SGBS and local teams in line with minimum standards.
• Assure high quality procedures to reconcile TMS – SAP on financial and non-financial data, participate in projects to improve and standardize the same, for all locations in the world, on a monthly or continuous basis.
• Potentially build out the services to cover Contract Logistics and Land as well over in the next years. All of this in close collaboration with HQ File Controlling and the global File Controlling Alliance directly and other teams like BU’s, Business Controlling, Financial Controlling, BI reporting and local teams indirectly.
• Identify risks, define, standardize and implement controls and KPI’s and ensure we measure and report transparent and accurate on the same. Cooperate in improving the upstream processes and SOP’s. Perform deep dives and audits and report transparent cooperative and with recommended resolutions on the same.
• Continuous monitoring of transactions in Transport Management Systems, identify out layers, address the same for resolution, identify and address root causes, drive process standardization and improvement, and service standards to improve the service delivery process.
• Resolve issues on files and in accruals on a day-to-day basis, as much as possible ahead of month end, in strong cooperation with BU’s prepare month end cut-off accruals, in line with SOP’s and Accounting Guidance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and ensure the services meet or exceed these expectations.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to assess the quality of services, identify areas of improvement, and implement necessary changes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, SOP’s, Accounting and industry standards.
• Manage and lead teams, fostering an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the budget, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining service standards.
• Ensure and be accountable for achievement of performance goals at the start of the year in coordination with the Head of File Controlling.
• Monitor work quality and escalate any operational issues in a timely manner.

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or similar.
• 10+ years work experience in Finance, 5+ years of experience as a team leader, ideally in Shared Services for a governance, audit or controlling role.
• 5+ years of experience in Business, Financial Controlling or auditing.
• Strong understanding of Auditing and/or Controlling processes.
• Experience with Finance / Accounting ERP systems and ideally with Transport Management Systems (3PL AIR, Ocean, Land, Contract Logistics).
• Experience in supervising an international team within Auditing or Controlling processes in a complex and international business environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience from logistic industry; or alternatively in a high-transactional or large data environment preferably with a global scope.
• Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and business management principles with the ability to communicate and prioritize business requirements.
• Experience with reporting to senior management.
• Solid understanding of compliance requirements.
• Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Strategic and Critical Thinking: Ability to identify big picture goals, develop strategies to reach them, and make informed decisions based on data and insights.
• Communication: Effective communication with team members, and other stakeholders. Ability to articulate concepts, expectations, feedback, and explanations clearly and effectively, both in direct and video conference connects.
• Problem Solving: Developing impactful and pragmatic solutions to complex challenges, often under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Adaptability: Capacity to deal with changes and unexpected events, and adapt strategies or operations accordingly.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to build and improve team spirit for teams working at different locations in the world. Working cooperatively with others to meet shared objectives. Encourages team collaboration and promotes a positive team environment.
• Time Management: Ensuring tasks are completed within set timelines, balancing the demands of multiple tasks, and maintaining high standards of work.