Controller: Commercial Manufacturing Logistics
Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
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Deutsche Post DHL Group is the worldxe2x80x99s leading logistics and mail company.
Wexe2x80x99re one of the worldxe2x80x99s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. Wexe2x80x99re Europexe2x80x99s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. Wexe2x80x99re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.
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At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, wexe2x80x99re looking forxe2x80xa6
Role Outline
Provide financial and commercial support to the division.- Participates in the Strategic planning process
- Effective financial management of all accounts. This includes monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting
- Direct & control the divisions overall Financial Plans and Policies, Internal controls, Accounting Practices and Relationships.
- Accountable for functions such as Forecast/Budgeting, Management accounting, Cost accounting.
- Develops and co-ordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance and the preparation of its financial/Commercial reports.
- Appraises operating results in terms of benchmark budgets, forecasts and strategic plans and coordinates appropriate action plans
- Development of DC and support financial staff
Key areas of responsibility include:
Work with the Business Unit Financial Director to develop and control the strategic planning process and the reporting thereof.
- Maintain and enhance decision-making through the provision and use of first class financial information based on strong internal control environment and costing systems
- Initial preparation of PRB documentation iro of contract acquisitions, capex and other commercial opportunities as well as the management of post approval process including back checks.
Support Senior Controller through input of annual budget and quarterly forecast process
Review and challenge of local financial performance, directing and assisting in ensuring performance to budget and forecast
- Ensure a sound and effective relationship and interface with the central finance team, and in particular Shared Services
Operational financial management and implementation of business unit operational cost control processes and in particular ABC
- Revenue management ensuring timeous and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services
Management of the development and succession of financial personnel within the DC structures.
Provide direction and advice to the senior management team in relation to risk, commercial contracts, approval of business opportunities and general approach to maximising financial performance.- Ensure Compliance will all local statutory accounting rules and requirements
- Management of all financial aspects for DSC. This includes:- Monitoring and analysis of Contract and site performance against budget (includes explaining variances)
- Preparation of LE as well as inout in all costings for submissions for DSC.
- Attending to all Client queries with regards to DSC charges levied.
- Input into PRB Papers and the review of the investment tools.
- Supplying DSC management with financial information and input pertaining to RFP's for New Business.
- Managing and overseeing all financial projects relating to the account. (from a financial aspect).
- Ensuring operational impact of financial decisions are properly quantified and communicated to DSC business and vice-versa.
- People management and development.
- Accuracy and integrity of BU GL ensuring timeous and regular review and clearing of Balance sheet reconciliation items.
- Supervision of cost control and transaction processing within the business and in particular the accuracy and integrity of the Oracle process xe2x80x93PO and JVxe2x80x99s etc.
- Determination and implementation of performance analyses and reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with all Group and local deadlines and requirements
Qualifications/ Skills/Competencies/Experience
Matric xe2x80x93 Essential- Degree Level Education
- Recognised financial qualifications eg: CA
- Continuous professional development
- Experience in Supply Chain HR
Competencies & Skills
Relationship management/Cultural appreciation- Impact and influence
- Negotiation skills
- Acquisition appraisal and management
- Project management
- Team development
- Knowledge of contract logistics market trends, opportunities and challenges
- Commercial breadth, i.e. general management experience
- Strategic tools/techniques approaches and strategy determination
- Track record of strong P&L understanding
- 5 years in senior finance role
- Effective management in a diverse geographic and multi-cultural environment
Languages
English - verbal and written - Fluent
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1299132
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationKempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned