DHL—Manager - Accounts, HQC

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Description: Job Title Manager – Accounts Function Finance Reports To Head – Treasury Location Head Office, Mumbai Travel Required 25% þ 50% ☐ 75% ☐ About DHL Blue Dart Express India: Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, is a leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions. Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities. We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004. Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder. We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour. If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition. Position Overview: The Manager - Accounts plays a critical role within the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to Blue Dart Express Limited. The role supports accurate accounting, insurance and banking activities and regulatory compliance in alignment with Insurance and Banking laws and listed company requirements. Operating within a complex, multi-location logistics and aviation-enabled distribution environment, the role ensures accuracy in insurance and banking compliance and reporting. The incumbent will work closely with the Head – Treasury to ensure timely filings and settlement of insurance claims and reporting compliance of banking activities and strong governance. Job Purpose: To manage accounting, insurance and banking activities, including the organization's insurance portfolio, identify and mitigate business risks through appropriate insurance coverage, coordinate with insurers and brokers, and ensure timely claims settlement while optimizing insurance costs and compliance. Ensure banking compliance and overall review and verification of banking activities, with accuracy in the books of accounts relating to banking and insurance. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Insurance Program Management - Develop and implement the company's insurance strategy. - Manage all corporate insurance policies including property, marine, liability, employee benefits etc., risk Assessment & Mitigation - Conduct periodic risk assessments across business operations. - Identify insurable and non-insurable risks. - Work closely with finance, legal, operations, and compliance teams to minimize organizational risk exposure. - Maintain a risk register and recommend insurance solutions. Insurance Renewals & Negotiations - Lead annual insurance renewal processes. - Liaise with insurance brokers and insurance companies. - Support in Negotiating premiums, terms, deductibles, and coverage conditions. - Obtain competitive quotes and ensure cost optimization. Claims Management - Manage end-to-end insurance claims processes. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders, surveyors, brokers, and insurers. - Ensure timely claim submission, documentation, and settlement. - Analyze claim trends and implement preventive measures. Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate insurance requirements. - Maintain policy records and documentation. - Ensure accurate provisions and exp booking on monthly basis. - Support internal and external audits related to insurance matters. - Prepare periodic insurance reports for management. Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance-related matters. - Build strong relationships with insurers, brokers, surveyors, and legal advisors. - Provide insurance-related guidance to business teams. Banking supervision and management: - Managing working capital facilities, investments, bank guarantees, and letters of credit. - Coordinate documentation and compliance related to banking arrangements. - Monitor covenant compliance and reporting requirements. - Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies. - Banking Operations & Compliance - Supervise bank account opening, closures, and signatory updates. - Review banking charges and identify opportunities for cost savings. - Ensure overall verification of banking portfolio. - Participate in automation initiatives for Banking and Insurance and reporting. - Leverage AI-enabled analytics for anomaly detection in transactions. - Improve efficiency through digital dashboards and compliance trackers. ERP, Automation & Digital Governance - Ensure accurate configuration in ERP systems. - Participate in automation initiatives for Banking and Insurance and reporting. - Leverage AI-enabled analytics for anomaly detection in transactions. - Improve efficiency through digital dashboards and compliance trackers. Internal Controls & Governance - Ensure adherence to internal financial controls related to Insurance and Banking. - Identify risks and escalate discrepancies proactively. - Maintain compliance documentation aligned with listed company standards. - Support internal audit and IFC testing. Qualifications & Experience: Education: - Inter - Chartered Accountant / MBA preferred OR - B COM/ M Com with strong Insurance and Banking exposure in corporates Experience: - 5–8 years of relevant experience in Insurance and Banking for corporates. - Experience in listed companies or large multi-location organizations preferred. - Exposure to compliance of banking and Insurance. - Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar platforms). - Familiarity with insurance and treasury automation tools and digital compliance frameworks is an advantage. Skills & Capabilities: Technical Competencies: - Strong knowledge of Banking and Insurance frameworks - ERP and insurance, banking module knowledge - Analytical and problem-solving capability - Strong documentation and compliance discipline Behavioural Competencies: - Attention to detail - High integrity and compliance orientation - Strong analytical mindset - Effective stakeholder communication - Ability to work within strict statutory deadlines Key Performance Indicators: Sr. No. Key Result Areas Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1 Insurance Compliance 100% on-time and accurate. Ensure identification of risk and mitigation steps are taken timely. Claim settlement are made timely and with lowest possible deductions. 2 Banking compliance 100% compliance 3 Audit & Notice Management Timely response to 100% of audit and compliance requirements 4 Provision Accuracy Ensure appropriate provision are made in books and accounting is completed 5 Regulatory Compliance Zero major deductions or non-compliance or penalties 6 Automation & Process Improvement Implementation of at least one insurance and banking process (Each) improvement initiative annually 7 Stakeholder Support Timely closure of queries Why join DHL Blue Dart? When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day. Here’s what makes us stand out: - Great Place to Work® Certified—a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being. - Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact. - Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever. - Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off. - A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter. - Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories. - The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose. This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us. Disclaimer: At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB). Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized. Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com. #Li-eBD Skills: insurance program management, banking compliance, insurance risk assessment, insurance renewal management, claims management, erp systems, sap, oracle, insurance negotiation, banking operations, internal controls, audit management, compliance documentation, stakeholder management, insurance automation tools, digital compliance frameworks, ai-enabled analytics, process improvement, provision management, bank guarantee management, letter of credit management, financial reporting, insurance reporting, insurance policy documentation, bank policy documentation, compliance testing