Financial Controller

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
This position entails working in a team of highly skilled individuals, this includes management of tight deadlines and ownership and accountability of a multitude of controlling and reporting activities across SA and the SSA Region. This includes overall responsibility of reporting in SAP ERP, SAP SAC, SAP Group reporting, Planon and Enablon.

This function will take over as owner of SAP SAC and SAP GR functions and will be responsible for all aspects of the reporting and will report to Manager Controlling regarding the task completion.

The Financial Controller will assist the Manager, Controlling with the Group internal control framework (34 Key Controls), ad-hoc analyses and the Annual Financial Statements for the DSV AFRI Region as well as assist in managing audits and drafting annual financial statements in the SSA space. Be innovative and forward-thinking to identify new ideas to assist the team and be a business partner.

Tertiary Qualification

• BCom Accounting honours Degree or related financial qualification
• SAIPA/CIMA or similar is an advantage

Computer Literacy Level

• Advanced: MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point and Outlook, One Note

Additional Computer Skills

• Advanced: SAP 4/HANA

Job Related Requirements

• At least 5 years experience working in Finance
• Excellent knowledge of financial controlling and reporting
• Excellent working knowledge of foreign currency translations and revaluations
• SAP knowledge required
• Excellent working knowledge of preparing and analysing financial statements
• Good working knowledge of Tax, including VAT, WHT and income tax etc.
• Good working knowledge of local and group financial compliance
• Excellent knowledge of company's accounting policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of Internal Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
• Able to identify and solve problems
• Ability to analyse financial data
• Professional etiquette
• Ability to deliver on objectives
• Ability to deal with changing circumstances and changing environments.
• High attention to detail, accuracy
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Deadline-oriented
• High regard for integrity and confidentiality
• Self-Starter who will use own initiative
• Effective communication
• Innovative and forward-thinking
• Take responsibility and accountability for the tasks assigned to the individual.

Added advantages for the Role

• SAP Group Reporting & ERP systems
• Cargowise Financials

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review of financial figures in SAP GR (P/L, B/S, Cash Flow) & comment on deviations against budget both current and prior periods.
• Keep the Statutory TB up to date monthly as well as the Statutory asset register.
• Update Group Company Records (Simpler Legal) on a timely manner.
• Update and send progressive balance sheets and review of critical recons before month end.
• Complete after month end reporting.
• Liase with business to make sure accurate accruals and provisions are raised.
• Assist with the review monthly controlling performed by the team as well as deep dive in P&L reviews below GP.
• Responsible for correct RITS (Regional IT Service cost) reporting on monthly basis. Ensure sign off from local stakeholder (RITS responsible) and well as group stakeholders.
• Support and assist department Manager with all elements of monthly reporting to Group Financial Controllers
• Team lead for Planon (Group tool for IFRS 16)
• Consolidation of Risk & Opportunities for Exco
• Assist in ESG reporting quarterly and insurance reporting half yearly.
• Ensure monitoring and action the monthly task lists
• Assistance with group controller visits and ensure any controller visit findings are cleared
• Assistance with external audits and preparation of Annual Financial Statements for all entities
• Finance process owner of SED provisions quarterly - Calculations will be prepared by Assistant Managers Accounting
• Finance process owner of BBBEE reporting in Mpower
• Assistance with 34 Key Controls, this includes getting details from other departments etc. AR, AP, Cash management, Tax and legal
• Assistance with DCF calculations for dividend distribution Organize the interim / year end audit in conjunction with the Accounting Department and centralize all the information / reconciliations for the full region
• Assistance in the budget process as well as uploading of the budgets
• Support during Acquisitions
• Support the Business with compliance matters and financial analysis functions
• Liase with AP, AR, CM and Senior Management
• Adhoc duties for management and senior management
• Period-end close responsibilities
• This position might result in limited travel of up to approx. 10 days a year

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.

Job area: Controlling/Reporting

Financial Controller

Kempton Park