Job Description

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Accountant - 76808
Time Type: Full Time

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This position entails a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, recons, fixed asset and lease accounting, financial reporting, audit preparation and tight deadlines. The accountant will have contact with Controllers and other departments within the organization as well as external vendors which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Responsibilities include the ability to ensure that work is accurately completed in a timely manner in order to ensure the overall financial results are reliable, accurate and completed within strict deadlines

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and ensuring that the monthly packs, journals and recons have been prepared with the expected high standard of quality and accuracy.
• Prepare journals emanating from the Webcost system accruals, ensuring that the coding is correct and review the accruals previously processed to avoid duplications
• Prepare and upload journals resulting from the branch as well as financial and business controller reviews
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of accounts with appropriate supportcomments for financial controller reviews
• Prepare the Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly and advise on any risks and/or opportunities and assess for any process improvements.
• Upload data into financial reporting system and prepare comments for the Controllers
• Perform PL reviews
• Maintain Fixed and leased asset ledgers and recons, identifying areas for process improvement
• Complete and submit monthly reporting packs
• Ensure that the month end checklists are actioned ensuring the timely reporting of all monthly financial information, and update these where applicable.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Support the Controllers - Financial and Business
• Work with the credit department to ensure all IC Transactions are processed in accordance with the Group finance manual.
• Good working knowledge of Tax, including VAT, WHT and income tax etc.
• Good working knowledge of foreign currency translations and revaluations
• Work with the Compliance Department to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Analyse their duties to develop more efficient procedures resulting in a high level of accuracy, reliability & compliance.
• Carry out Special requests
• Ad hoc duties and projects for senior management
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of the DSV Group Accounting Manual guidelines.

Job-related Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a financial accounting role
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be controls and process focused
• Must be able to work well under pressure and deliver on deadlines
• Good understanding of financial statements and reports
• Must have a valid and unendorsed driver's license
• Must be a team player
• Must possess good time management skills
• Ability to work long hours of overtime over month end when necessary and must be able to adapt easily to deadlines
• Self-Starter who will use own initiative
• Liase with AP, AR, CM and senior management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Good working knowledge of Excel

Electives

• Previous experience in a Shared Services environment advantageous
• SAP ERP

Tertiary Qualification(s) - Essential

• BCom Accounting or similar Accounting degree/ qualification

Computer Literacy Level

• Intermiate MS Word,PowerPoint
• Advanced Excel, Outlook

Additional Computer Skills

• SAP ERP

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

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Job area: Accounting

Accountant

Kempton Park

DSV