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At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…
Accountant: Distribution Centre - Control Tower & Cross-Border
Role Outline
This position involves:
•\tManagement of financial systems, procedures, controls, and team members.•\tFacilitation of appropriate financial and operational actions.•\tImplementation, monitoring, and control of financial information.•\tEnsuring accurate and timely submission of monthly financial results.•\tDirecting, coordinating, and planning work activities of the team.•\tManaging resources to optimize customer service.•\tCheck and authorize Accounts Receivable (AR) processing (within limits).•\tCheck and authorize Accounts Payable (AP) processing (within limits).•\tChecking and processing of general ledger items.•\tManagement of claims.•\tWeekly and monthly reporting and analysis.•\tGeneral Ledger reconciliations (income statement and balance sheet).•\tCo-ordinating payroll inputs.•\tAssisting finance and operations teams as needed.•\tCo-ordinating with AR/AP teams for vendor openings and support functions.•\tPetty cash control and reconciliation.•\tFixed Asset Register (FAR) control and management.•\tEnsuring team member functions in AR, AP, and Proof of Delivery (POD) processing run smoothly and meet deadlines efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
•\tEnsure appropriate systems, procedures, and controls are in place and complied with, including input on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all processes.•\tAccountability for all audits, ensuring appropriate management controls and corrective actions.•\tImplementation and control of the ABC system, including extraction, interpretation, and management of information.•\tComplete/prepare monthly operational reports for financial informational requirements, focusing on investigation and communication of results.•\tCo-ordinate and monitor performance against budgets and monthly LE's.•\tIdentify budget and LE variances and investigate causes, communicating with responsible finance officials.•\tCapex control, including maintenance of the fixed asset register and regular physical verification.•\tCo-ordinate source documentation for all financial accounting input required by Head Office, ensuring appropriate clearance of credit claims.•\tManage the Credit Review process, ensuring timely clearance of credit claims requested.•\tCo-ordinate Service Level Agreement (SLA) submissions and performance commentary.•\tCo-ordinate all payroll related inputs, including staff loans, leave records, and overtime.•\tProvide functional support to management on operational and financial issues reporting.•\tProvide key financial input to all Distribution Center (DC) projects, including post-implementation evaluation against objectives.•\tProvide financial and commercial support to the division.•\tPlan, direct, and control the division's overall financial plans, policies, internal controls, accounting practices, and relationships.•\tDirect functions such as Forecasting, Budgeting, Management Accounting, and Statistical data for financial/commercial reports.•\tAppraise operating results in terms of Costs, Budgets, Operating Policies, Trends, and opportunities.•\tConsolidate and review financial performance, balancing sheet, and cash flow monthly in accordance with GAAP and statutory requirements.•\tPrepare full-year forecasts for corporate, including variance and sensitivity reporting.•\tAssess adequacy and implementation of financial controls in line with corporate guidelines.•\tWork with Business Unit management to develop strategic commercial opportunities for enhanced profitability.•\tMaintain and enhance decision-making through the provision of first-class financial information based on strong internal control systems.•\tInitial preparation of documentation for contract acquisitions, capex, and other commercial opportunities, including post approval processes.•\tSupport coordination of annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.•\tReview and challenge local financial performance, assisting in budget and forecast compliance.•\tDetermine and implement performance analyses and reporting processes.•\tEnsure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet reconciliation items and regular review.•\tSupervise control and transaction processing within the business, ensuring accuracy and integrity of Oracle processes.•\tEnsure compliance with all Group and local deadlines and requirements.•\tRevenue management, ensuring timely billing of clients and appropriate follow-up on outstanding payments.•\tManage development and succession of financial personnel within DC structures.•\tProvide direction and advice to the senior management team in relation to risks, commercial contracts, and business opportunities.•\tEnsure compliance with financial and interrelated operational information.•\tSubmit monthly financial information accurately and timely to meet internal functions.•\tProvide management assistance to the Distribution Center with appropriate levels of financial and administrative support, ensuring adherence to QMS.
People Management\t
•\tWorking in a team environment.
\tQualifications & Experience
•\tMatric – Essential.•\tDegree Level Education preferred.•\tChartered Management Accountant / Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting.•\tBCom with Management / Cost Accounting experience in an operational environment.•\tExpected Educational Qualification - CA.•\tAchievement of operational performance as defined by customer contract and KPIs.•\tResolution of queries to orders and waybills.•\tPerformed administrative tasks in line with Standard Operating Procedures and safe working practices.•\tDe-briefing of drivers on return from deliveries.
DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills
•\tExcellent interpersonal skills.•\tHigh level of communication.•\tAbility to work under pressure.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t•\tMaintains effective relationships with customers.•\tDevelops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions.•\tFocuses on customer needs and gains their commitment.•\tGains management / colleague support to meet customer needs.•\tEnsures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others’ views.•\tDevelops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy.•\tCommunicates strategy.•\tEstablishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives.•\tAligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives.•\tRegularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed.•\tChampions continuous improvement and innovation.•\tInspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others.•\tProvides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback.•\tProvides employees with development opportunities.•\tSupports employees with career opportunities.•\tInspires others to develop themselves.•\tConveys a clear sense of personal goals and values.•\tActively seeks feedback to improve performance.•\tDevelops new skills and modifies behaviours based on feedback.•\tTakes personal responsibility for career and development.
Languages
English - verbal and written.