Position Objective

To develop and track annual Headcount, G&A, Marketing and Investment Budgets within the agreed Daimler AG targets.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and consolidate the annual and updated 1st/ 2^nd/ 3rd EA forecasts for the yearly G&A, Marketing and Investment Budgets to ensure Daimler AG Budget targets are met.
• Analyse and monitor actual spendings for G&A, Marketing and Investments as well as co-ordination across all functional departments to ensure annual budgets are met.
• Propose the cost savings initiatives and the quantification of any new cost saving measures/ business case analyses to achieve overall company targets.
• Assist in reviewing the Budget Utilization Template for Purchase Requisitions Approval and review of all the required documents for the procurement process.
• Perform monthly closing in SAP to allocate G&A & Marketing costs to cost centres and subsequently to Business Units according to defined allocation cycles/ keys. Maintain and update budgets, allocation cycles and master data in the Controlling module/ SAP system on a regular basis to reflect the updated planning for the current/ next year.                                                                                                               
• Perform monthly actuals consolidation including reconciliation of B/S at the Business Units level within DAG group consolidation guidelines and in close co-operation with the local accounting team.
• Prepare the monthly report for actuals for submission
• Assist to review the local policies & guidelines to ensure the alignment with corporate policies & guidelines. Prepare financial quantification of all risks and opportunities for Risk Management.
• Compliance with Internal Control requirements
• Develop, review, streamline and implement internal control policies and guidelines including, but not limited to internal requirements so as to improve the business operations and comply with both global and local requirements
• Regular monitoring and execution of control activities to fulfill Internal Control requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, major in Accounting or related Finance degree
• At least 6 years’ experience in the field of Finance, Planning and Controlling
• Advanced proficiency level for both Excel and PowerPoint 
• Good working knowledge of SAP, Controlling module 
• Knowledge of Planning & Controlling methods 
• Mindset of continuous improvement and able to propose enhancements for operational efficiencies and effectiveness
• Knowledge and experience in handling various compliance and internal controls tasks
• Sensitive to figures, attentive to details and high accuracy of work
• Highly analytical and logical with structured thinking and solid problem-solving skills 
• Strong intercultural, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and be a team player
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Candidates with less experience will also be considered as Senior Executive or Executive

For the successful candidate, we offer a 5-day week in addition to a salary that commensurate with your experience and qualification.

Potential candidates who meet our requirements, kindly apply with full resume and application letter indicating your present and expected salary via "Apply Now".

We are an equal opportunity employer. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment related purposes. The Company may refer suitable applicants to other vacancies within the Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months on completion of the recruitment exercise.