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: Kempton Park

Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

R-SSC Business Controller‘s mission is analyze the P&L (above EBITA) reporting of different entities within the Region and ensure the financials are accurate and reliable and driving profitbability and performance within the business.

The Business Controller needs to support the Country Management/Managing Director with clear and objective comments on different daily business matters based on the various site performance and provide Operations with a means of guidance on its decisions regarding its business performance. The business controller will perform full Business partnering role, ie full finance support to business.

Qualifications

• Matric with minimum of 70% for Accounting and Maths in High school.
• B Compt Accounting with Honours or studying towards honors is a requirement.
• CIMA or CA(SA) qualified would be an advantage
  
  
  

Computer Literacy Level

• Adavanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
  
  
  

Additional Computer Skills

• SAP ERP
• SAP BPC
  
  
  

Job-related Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a business controlling/financial manager role with experience
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to indirectly and supervise and influence other department employees.
• 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 licence.
• Must be a team player.
• Must possess good time management skills.
• Ability to work long hours of overtime when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a creative and problem solving approach.
  
  
  

Added advantages for this role

• Previous experience in a Shared Services Environment would be an added advantage – finance and credit functions.
• Individual must be able to deal with various managerial levels within the company
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the internal reporting (management accounts based on SAP BPC and TMS reports) to business and provide detail comments on the main events that occurred during the month (variance analysis).
• Analyze the site results and propose different initiatives to improve the profitability.
• Organise and guide the budget process with business. Prepare the P&L budget based on the SAP BPC tools.
• Prepare rolling forecasts for business to review and approve and then report to Group or Regional Management.
• Analyse and improve the different process regarding the estimations of the work in progress (run off’s) and gross profit.
• Review the reconciliation of the billing system (TMS) to the financial system (SAP/CW1/Other).
• Follow-up the evolution of the gross profit in terms of volumes/margin and deliver a forecast for month end and verify the Gross Profit number.
• Prepare and present reports to business like – sales reports, client profitability/returns, daily GP dashboards, Monthly EBIT Bridges.
• Be the point of contact between the Regional Shared Service centre and Operations.
• Drive net working capital improvements with the business.
• Ensure the SAP Controlling structure (cost centre) is validated by the business and afterwards transferred to the Region for updating in SAP.
• Analyse and report on staff costs (detailed review), FTE’s, Customs issues etc.
• Participate in the Local Management meetings representing the R-SSC.
• Ensure that the different Financial processes are respected locally not only by the Finance employees but also Operational persons.
• Assist with the Group and Local Statutory audits (IFRS) by providing local relevant information requested by the auditors.
• Prepare and present and special reporting required by business (Board presentations/business cases).
• Perform regular Controller visits (internal audit) to the relevant entities and report back to business on issues and recommendations and ensure they are rectified where necessary.
• Review the Board meeting presentations.
• Drive profitability and performance within the business through P&L reviews, training and support.
  
  
  

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.