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At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we’re looking for…

Graduate: Finance - Transport

Job Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Graduate (on the CIMA route) to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your financial knowledge in a practical setting, working closely with our supply chain operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with preparation of monthly financial results (source data from Oracle, analyse the information, check for completeness and accuracy, raise journals, monitor and review the results once updated with reasons for variations).
2. Assist with revenue management ensuring timely and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow-up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational strategies.
4. Conduct cost analysis and assist in budgeting and forecasting for supply chain operations.
5. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
6. Interpret financial and interrelated operational information.
7. Submit monthly financial information accurately and timely to meet deadlines.
8. Project Management.
9. Continuous Improvement.
10. Vendor Management.
11. Provide management of the Distribution Centre with the appropriate level of Financial and Administrative skills and support.
12. Act as a link between the financial/administrative processes and operational functions.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Matric Certificate.
2. BCom Degree with focus on Finance / Accounting.
3. CIMA Qualification preferable.
4. Strong financial acumen and excellent team dynamics.
5. Computer Literate.
6. Good understanding of quality as a key value.

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

1. Sound interpersonal skills and strong analytical ability.
2. Effective communication skills.
3. Ability to work with and communicate with all role players, Internal & External Customers, Principles, Tranship operations.
4. Ability to understand and accurately carry out instructions.
5. Maintain effective relationships with customers.
6. Develop and deliver high quality / innovative products, services or solutions.
7. Focus on customer needs and gain their commitment.
8. Gain management / colleague support to meet customer needs.
9. Ensure strategies / plans are aligned and reflect others’ views.
10. Develop strategies / plans aligned to broader organizational strategy.
11. Communicate strategy.
12. Establish clear, challenging and achievable objectives.
13. Align resources and the organization within own area of responsibility to achieve objectives.
14. Regularly review and communicate progress against objectives and adjust as needed.
15. Champion continuous improvement and innovation.
16. Inspire results and respect by empowerment, accountability recognition and rewards recognizing the contribution of others.
17. Provide employees, colleagues and business partners with candid and regular feedback.
18. Provide employees with development opportunities.
19. Support employees with career opportunities.
20. Inspire others to develop themselves.
21. Convey a clear sense of personal goals and values.
22. Actively seek feedback to improve performance.
23. Develop new skills and modify behaviours based on feedback.
24. Take personal responsibility for career and development.

Languages

English - verbal and written.