Job Description

BE PART OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics and mail company.
We are one of the world's largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We are Europe's largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We are number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.
Join us and you will be working for a global company that is focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.
And not just for our customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we are looking for...

Senior Cost Controller

Role Outline

To assist in developing and maintaining commercial agreements with customers that meet DHL commercial expectations. Capabilities include Activity Based Costing, Customer Profitability, Cost Management, Structured Tariffs, Customer negotiation, Contract knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Baseline inputs on Cost changes and Client volumes during Forecasting and Budgeting cycles. Assist BD team with new business proposals. Provide timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management and Customers

on a daily, weekly / monthly basis.Pro-actively identify opportunities across the sector. Assist Commercial Controller in submitting BCA (Business Case Assessment) documents for approval. In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures. Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information. Plan and record variable costs across the BU. Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies across the BU. Prepare budgeting reports. Analyse and report profit margins across the BU. Collecting and analysing data about the BU's operational costs. Carrying out cost to serve analysis. Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management. Recommending changes to the BU's processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit. Developing and analysing cost standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and establish customer network on a working level

(coach network).Monitor Financial KPIs, ensure quality standards and financial targets are being met. Coordinate the resolving of financial issues and push for process improvements. Collect and share knowledge and best practices. Review input from opportunity team, ensure quality and commercial standards are met. Analyse collected data together with operational and functional experts and provide strategies for cost saving and

efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

Matric. BCom degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study (Essential). Tertiary Qualification (Logistics, Business) (Advantageous). 5 Years Costing & Accounting experience.

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

Create inspiring strategies and achievable goals. Passionate about the company strategy and goals. Break down company goals into tangible objectives. Deliver on promised results. Allocate responsibilities and decision-making authority considering the strengths of others. Regularly give and welcome timely and specific feedback. Coach others to further develop their strengths. Make work meaningful. Explain to others what a changing world means for the business. Help others understand their individual contribution to the company's success. Inspire team, customers, and colleagues by sharing personal experiences, stories, and views. Show appreciation for others and care for their personal goals and needs. Include different perspectives and facilitate collaboration within and beyond the team. Keep commitments. Balance short-term and long-term priorities involving team and/or others. Identify and stop non-priority topics and encourage others to do the same. Admit when a mistake is made and take action to fix it. Adapt to new ideas and approaches and encourage this in the team and beyond. Remain optimistic, resilient, and focused during challenging times. Support others to stay positive and confident in uncertain times or when things go wrong. Maintains effective relationships with customers. Develops and delivers high quality / innovative products, services or solutions. Focuses on customer needs and gains their commitment. Gains management / colleague support to meet customer needs. Ensures strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others' views. Develops strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy. Communicates strategy. Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives. Aligns resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives. Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed. Champions continuous improvement and innovation. Inspires results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards

recognizing the contribution of others.Provides employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback. Provides employees with development opportunities. Supports employees with career opportunities. Inspires others to develop themselves. Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values. Actively seeks feedback to improve performance. Develops new skills and modifies behaviours based on feedback. Takes personal responsibility for career and development.

Languages

English - verbal and written.