DHL Global Forwarding, part of the world’s leading logistics group Deutsche Post DHL, is seeking ambitious and analytically minded fresh graduates for the position of Finance Trainee at its Nairobi, Kenya office. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to kick-start a finance career within one of the world’s most recognised logistics and supply chain organisations.
Job ID: AV-354177 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Experience Level: Fresh Graduates / Entry Level Employment Type: Part-time | Temporary Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
About DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Global Forwarding is the air and ocean freight specialist within the Deutsche Post DHL Group — the world’s leading logistics company operating in over 220 countries and territories. DHL Global Forwarding manages the movement of goods by air, sea, and overland transport, providing customers with tailored freight solutions across diverse industries. In Kenya, DHL maintains a strong presence as a trusted partner for international trade, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions.
About the Role
The Finance Trainee will administer finance processes and policies related to two or more Finance Job Families — for example, a combination of Record to Report (RTR), Purchase to Pay (PTP), and Controlling activities — by developing, maintaining, and providing financial information, plans, and projections for the business in line with finance plans and processes, accounting standards, policies, and the applicable legal framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct tasks and activities related to Controlling and Accounting as per laid-down standards and guidelines
- Provide input on the interpretation and understanding of finance matters, including explaining facts, processes, and practices related to finance as required by customers and stakeholders
- Identify and resolve issues as per defined financial processes, systems, and methods
- Perform tasks and interactions that mostly address immediate finance issues, such as producing and validating data and numbers
- Improve the quality of internal and external financial data
- Respond to enquiries and provide information related to finance across the organisation
- Administer finance processes and policies related to two or more Finance Job Families for the defined organisation under supervision
- Gather data and information and perform analysis of financial studies to prepare summary reports for management and to develop forward-looking financial insights
Stakeholder Engagement
- Explain facts, policies, and practices related to the job area clearly and professionally
- Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own sub-function
- Develop a network of contacts to build up relationships and strengthen organisational, product, and market knowledge
Management Responsibility
- Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others — ideal for a fresh graduate building foundational finance experience
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field — or equivalent experience/qualification
- Fresh graduate — no prior professional experience required
- Strong analytical and numerical aptitude
- Attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial data
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications is an advantage
Why Join DHL?
- Work with one of the world’s most recognised and respected logistics brands
- Gain hands-on exposure to international finance operations and best practices
- Build a strong professional foundation in a structured, supportive environment
- Access to DHL’s global learning and development resources
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to Apply
Apply Here – DHL Global Forwarding Finance Trainee Nairobi
Note: Please verify the listing is still active on the DHL careers portal before applying, as vacancies at DHL can fill quickly. Visit careers.dhl.com to search for current openings in Kenya.
