Senior Cost Controller: Cost Optimization & Profit Insights

Deutsche Post; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is seeking a Senior Cost Controller in Kempton Park, South Africa. The role focuses on developing commercial agreements, cost management, and profitability analysis to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will lead cost-related forecasting, budgeting and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and data integrity while driving cost-saving initiatives across the BU.

Qualifications

• Matric and a BCom degree in Accounting or Finance are essential.
• 5 years costing and accounting experience, preferably in Supply Chain or FMCG.
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining commercial agreements with customers.
• Provide baseline inputs on cost changes and client volumes during forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare budgeting reports and analyze profit margins across the BU.
• Support cost saving initiatives and process improvements in the BU.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting procedures and integrity of data.

Skills

Costing & Accounting

GAAP

Cost management

Contract knowledge

Activity Based Costing

Customer profitability

Education

BCom in Accounting/Finance

Matric

Logistics/Business degree advantageous

Job description

DHL Supply Chain, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is seeking a Senior Cost Controller in Kempton Park, South Africa. The role focuses on developing commercial agreements, cost management, and profitability analysis to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will lead cost-related forecasting, budgeting and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and data integrity while driving cost-saving initiatives across the BU.