Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date
Grade - 15

The Finance Manager – (e.g., accounting for GST/VAT, customs, excise) with accountability for compliance, controls, reconciliations, and governance. The role manages a team, drives stakeholder alignment across business units regions, and delivers process transition and continuous improvement using Quality Decision Making (QDM) and Six Sigma/Lean methodologies.

Leadership & People Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team (accountants/ clerical associates).

Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and develop capability through coaching and structured training.

Establish clear RACI, workload balancing, and succession plans; foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Governance: Engage senior stakeholders (eg Finance Leadership, Ship-to- Collect, Clearance) to align on policies, transactions treatment and risk appetite.

Represent the function in Steer Co/PMO forums; present dashboards, issue logs, and remediation plans.

Manage external relationships with consultants & auditors; ensure proactive communication on complex/ambiguous matters.

Compliance, Accounting & Controls: Ensure timely and accurate reporting & accounting treatment of payment of customs duties & taxes paid at clearance and reconciliations of re-billing of these to external customers

Oversee GL integrity: provisions, accruals, true-ups, journal approvals, Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Maintain robust internal controls (segregation of duties, evidence, approvals, data quality checks) and audit readiness.

Process Transition (QDM / Six Sigma) & Continuous Improvement: Lead transition of duties & taxes processes to recent operating models (e.g. in-sourcing)

Apply Quality Driven Management (QDM) principles for decision quality; use Six Sigma/Lean (DMAIC, SIPOC, value stream mapping) to eliminate defects, reduce cycle time, and standardize SOPs.

Define future-state process maps, SLAs/OLAs, control matrices, and automation opportunities (templates, validations, bots).

Drive change management: KT (knowledge transfer), training, hypercare, and stabilization with measurable outcomes.

Technology & Data: Partner with IT on system design/ configurations

Enhance data integrity via standardized templates, data validations, and reconciliations; enable self-service analytics (Power BI/Excel).

Implement exception monitoring and metric dashboards for proactive risk management.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting/Finance. Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent) mandatory.
10–15 years in Finance roles with at least 5+ years in people leadership and process transition.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Shared Services/GBS environments or large-scale ERP module rollouts.
Exposure to internal/external audits and remediation of control gaps.
Certification in Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) and familiarity with QDM frameworks.





Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date
Grade - 15

Leadership & People Management : Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Duties & Taxes team (accountants/ clerical associates).

Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and develop capability through coaching and structured training.

Establish clear RACI, workload balancing, and succession plans; foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Governance : Engage senior stakeholders (eg Finance Leadership, Ship-to- Collect, Clearance) to align on policies, transactions treatment and risk appetite.

Represent the function in Steer Co/PMO forums; present dashboards, issue logs, and remediation plans.

Manage external relationships with consultants & auditors; ensure proactive communication on complex/ambiguous matters.

Compliance, Accounting & Controls : Ensure timely and accurate reporting & accounting treatment of payment of customs duties & taxes paid at clearance and reconciliations of re-billing of these to external customers

Oversee GL integrity: provisions, accruals, true-ups, journal approvals, Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Maintain robust internal controls (segregation of duties, evidence, approvals, data quality checks) and audit readiness.

Process Transition (QDM / Six Sigma) & Continuous Improvement : Lead transition of RTR processes to new operating models (e.g. in-sourcing)

Apply Quality Driven Management (QDM) principles for decision quality; use Six Sigma/Lean (DMAIC, SIPOC, value stream mapping) to eliminate defects, reduce cycle time, and standardize SOPs.

Define future-state process maps, SLAs/OLAs, control matrices, and automation opportunities (templates, validations, bots).

Drive change management: KT (knowledge transfer), training, hypercare, and stabilization with measurable outcomes.

Technology & Data : Partner with IT on system design/ configurations

Enhance data integrity via standardized templates, data validations, and reconciliations; enable self-service analytics (Power BI/Excel).

Implement exception monitoring and metric dashboards for proactive risk management.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting/Finance. Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent) mandatory.

10–15 years in Finance roles with at least 5+ years in people leadership and process transition.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Shared Services/GBS environments or large-scale ERP module rollouts.

Exposure to internal/external audits and remediation of control gaps.

Certification in Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) and familiarity with QDM frameworks.





Compliance Timeliness: % returns/payments on time; zero missed deadlines.

Accuracy & Control: Error rate in postings; aged reconciling items; audit queries closure time.

Process Efficiency: Cycle-time reduction for filings/reconciliations; touchpoints automated; SLA adherence post-transition.

Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback from Finance/Stakeholders leadership; Steer Co action item closure rates.

Team Health: Attrition, internal mobility, training completion, and skill certification.

Decision Quality: QDM usage in key decisions; documented decision logs with outcomes and benefits realized.

Fed Ex was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

Fed Ex is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day Fed Ex delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of Fed Ex team members, who are tasked with making every Fed Ex experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every Fed Ex decision, policy, or activity. Fed Ex takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work setting that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The Fed Ex culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

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