General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-17739  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Finance

Job title

Finance Accounts Assistant

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

40 hours per week
Mon-Fri
9am-6pm flexible around business needs

Job description

• Provide Support for ensuring accuracy of the daily accounting activities of the AP & GL Team based in Chennai, through analysis of data and supporting the team as required with queries.
• Act as a liaison between the AP & GL Team based in Chennai and the Irish Operations team.
• Provide Support to ensure Geodis Financial Controls are adhered to on an ongoing basis.
• Support the review month end results to ensure reporting accuracy and report to Finance Controller.
• Participate in the ME daily meetings WD1 – WD5.
• Support the Finance Business Parter in the analysis of variances to Prior Month, Prior Year & Budget for inclusion in the Monthly Management Letter.
• Balance Sheet Management – covering the daily, weekly & monthly Reconciliations with our Shared Service Finance team.
• Support the Finance Business Parter in the managing currency balances and treasury management.
• Support compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes.
• Support the external auditor during the Annual Audit Process to resolve outliers.
• Support the forecasting and annual budgeting processes to review stage, ensuring alignment with growth targets and timelines.
• Work with Operations and other Dept as necessary to ensure Internal controls are adhered to and issues are resolved in a professional and timely manner.
• Financial & KPI Modelling to support the wider business functions.
• Assist with Ad hoc projects.

Applicant's profile

Essential Education and/or Training

• Must be technically competent and ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA part qualified
• Experience with SAP would also be beneficial.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Can work in a fast-paced commercial environment with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and large volumes.
• Can turn numbers into actionable insight & challenge assumptions.
• Experience in a multinational company and ideally working with overseas finance colleagues.
• Experience in freight/logistics desirable but not essential.
Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Good knowledge of financial controls & ability to support FA & Chennai Team.
• Strong people relationship skills – experience of effectively liaising with a high performing remote team.
• Professional and self-motivated with the ability to actively engage and build relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Strong Communication skills both verbal & written.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Ireland, Leinster (Laighin), Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

HIGH/SECONDARY SCHOOL DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)