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About the position
As a Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in analyzing business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the APAC region. You will deliver insights that help improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial transparency.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to high-impact reporting and analysis. You will help monitor cost performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Tasks:

Analyze business performance across key areas, including profitability, loss files, procurement efficiency, customer trends, volume development, and yield.

Support job costing and performance tracking activities across APAC countries.

Conduct monthly closing checks and ensure data accuracy in financial reports.

Assist in preparing monthly performance reports for Country and Regional Management.

Maintain and update Power BI dashboards to provide clear, actionable insights.

Track and report cost deviations using JIRA and MS Teams, ensuring timely escalation.

Participate in regular review meetings with country stakeholders and contribute to performance discussions.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation efforts.

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve data discrepancies and ensure reporting consistency.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.

Solid understanding of financial principles and business controlling practices.

Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

Effective communication skills to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, international environment.

Preferred Educational Background / Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Minimum of 3 years in finance, controlling, air freight, and sea freight operations or business analysis roles. (Required)

Experience in financial or operational audits. (Preferred)

Familiarity with Power BI, CW1, and JIRA platforms. (Highly preferred)

Exposure to regional coordination or shared service environments. (Preferred)

Technical Skills:

Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and performance tracking.

Familiarity with D365 Finance System is a plus

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!