Commercial Controller: Transport

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Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business. Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s 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’re looking for…

Controller: Commercial Transport

Job Purpose

• Effective financial management of all accounts. This includes monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting.
• Direct & control the division's overall Financial Plans and Policies, Internal controls, Accounting Practices and Relationships.
• Accountable for functions such as Forecast/Budgeting, Management accounting, Cost accounting.
• Develops and coordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance and 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 Responsibilities

• 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 a strong internal control environment and costing systems.
• Initial preparation of PRB documentation and 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 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 maximizing financial performance.

Ensure Compliance with all local statutory accounting rules and requirements.

Monitoring and analysis of Contract and site performance against budget (includes explaining variances).

Preparation of LE as well as input 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 RFPs 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 PO and JVs etc.

Determination and implementation of performance analyses and reporting processes.

Ensure compliance with all Group and local deadlines and requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Matric – Essential.
• Educated to University degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
• Recognised financial qualifications e.g. CA.
• Continuous professional development.

Experience

• Experience in Supply Chain.
• 5 years in senior finance role.
• Relationship management/Cultural appreciation.
• 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.
• Effective management in a diverse geographic and multi-cultural environment.

DPDHL Core Competencies & Skills

• Relationship management/Cultural appreciation.
• Impact and influence.
• Negotiation skills.
• Acquisition appraisal and management.
• Project management.
• Team development.
• Strategic tools/techniques approaches and strategy determination.
• Effective management in a diverse geographic and multi-cultural environment.
• Articulates/Understands the strategies for the business.
• Balances long and short-term thinking.
• Anticipates change and encourages innovation.
• Applies broad knowledge and sound judgement when evaluating risks and priorities.
• Simplifies complexity and takes all critical information into account when making decisions.
• Gets things done by assigning clear authority and accountability.
• Focuses on critical initiatives and shapes the environment to enable high productivity.
• Balances long term goals with short term delivery.
• Exceeds delivery expectations.
• Strong team player, focused on the success of BU/DHL/ Deutsche Post as a total enterprise.
• Actively builds and maintains an internal and external network.
• Breaks down organisational silos and is quick to adopt best practice rather than re-invent the wheel.
• 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.