Graduate: Finance - Consumer & Retail SA

DHL; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is looking for a Finance Graduate to join their Supply Chain team in Johannesburg. This role provides an exciting opportunity to apply financial knowledge in a practical setting, assisting with financial results preparation, revenue management, and collaborating with operational teams to drive efficiency. Candidates should have a Bcom Degree in Finance/Accounting and strong analytical skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential for this role.
• Bcom Degree with a focus on Finance or Accounting is required.
• CIMA Qualification is desirable and should be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly Financial results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals.
• Conduct cost analysis and assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Financial acumen

Team dynamics

Analytical ability

Effective communication

Computer knowledge

Education

Bcom Degree with focus on Finance / Accounting

Matric

CIMA Qualification (Currently pursuing)

Job description

Overview

BE PART OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

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…

Graduate: Finance - Consumer & Retail SA

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

• Assist with Preparation of monthly Financial results (source data from Oracle, analyze the information, check for completeness and accuracy, raise journals, monitor and review the results once updated with reasons for variations).
• Assist with revenue management ensuring timeous and accurate billing of clients and appropriate follow up of outstanding payments in support of Shared services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational strategies.
• Conduct cost analysis and assist in budgeting and forecasting for supply chain operations.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Interpretation of financial and interrelated operational information.
• Submitting monthly financial information accurately and timeously to meet deadlines.
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Providing management of the Distribution Centre with the appropriate level of Financial and Administrative skills and support.
• To act as a link between the financial/administrative processes and operational functions.

Qualifications

• Essential: Matric

• Essential: Bcom Degree with focus on Finance / Accounting

• Desirable: CIMA Qualification (Currently pursuing)

Competencies and Skills

• Strong financial acumen and excellent team dynamics.
• Willingness to learn
• Must be able to work with and communicate to all the role players, Internal & External Customers, Principles, Tranship operations
• Sound Interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability
• Effective communication skills
• Achievement drive and initiative
• Computer knowledge and skills

Performance Indicators

• Team player
• Fulfilment of tasks to meet deadlines
• Commercial support to business
• Quality of Budgets, Forecasts, QBR\'s etc.
• Achievement of revenue/profit/cost control vs. budget
• Key financial ratios achieved

Languages

Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Join DHL Supply Chain South Africa as a Graduate within our Finance C&R Team and be a key player in delivering excellence in financial operations and customer satisfaction.