Financial Accountant

DP World; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in South Africa seeks a finance professional to manage financial operations, client billing, and reporting. The role requires a degree in finance and 4-5 years of relevant experience. Candidates with knowledge in freight forwarding will have an advantage. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving trade processes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4 - 5 years' relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of taxation legislation, IAS Standards, IFRS, and financial systems.
• Ability to understand client and supplier information.

Responsibilities

• Perform client billings sourcing information from the WMS and TMS.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Monitor and control CAPEX.
• Prepare financial reports and monthly management accounts.
• Serve as the first point of contact for client/customer support.

Skills

Freight Forwarding knowledge

Understanding of financial reporting

Customer service skills

Education

Degree / diploma in finance or equivalent

Job description

Job Function:

To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques and to perform, keep track of and report on the financial transactions of a sub-division in accordance with financial policies and regulations, enabling informed management decision making and contributing to client / customer satisfaction, optimal profitability, reduced risk and compliance to regulatory and legislative requirements.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform client billings sourcing information from the WMS and TMS
• Maintain the general ledger and sub ledger
• Perform monthly reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts
• Prepare and/or process journal entries
• Co-ordinate and assist with the internal and external audit process
• Provide support to Operations on financial matters
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepare and complete statutory returns
• Review debtors and creditors sub-ledgers
• Maintain the company’s asset register
• Monitor, prepare and control CAPEX
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly financial reports
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Manage and develop employees in a work team
• Deliver work activities according to set standards in order to satisfy customers internal and external customers.
• Serve as the first point of contact for client / customer support by effectively and efficiently resolving queries and requests.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree / diploma in finance or equivalent.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 4 - 5 years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Freight Forwarding would be an added advantage for this role.
• Sound knowledge of taxation legislation, IAS Standards, IFRS and Companies Act and company financial systems and procedures.
• Understanding of the different financial reports and documents.
• Customer and supplier related information.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

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