DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Business Controller, Junior
Time Type: Full Time

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12

BCom accounting degree or international equivalent Essential

Advanced SAP ERP and Excel knowledge

Job Related Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience in a business controlling/financial controlling role
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to indirectly supervise and influence other department employees.
Must be controls and process focused.
Must be able to work well under pressure and deliver on deadlines.
Good understanding of financial statements and reports.
Must have a valid and unendorsed driver’s licence.
Must be a team player.
Must possess good time management skills.
Ability to work long hours of overtime when necessary
Self Starter who will use own initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have a creative and problem solving approach.

Added Advantages for the role

ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA qualified or studying towards would be an advantage Previous experience in a Shared Services Environment would be an added advantage – finance and credit functions.

Main purpose of the role

R-SSC Junior Business Controller‘s mission is to analyze the P&L (above EBITA), reporting on different entities within the Region and ensuring the financials are accurate and reliable and driving profitbability and performance within the business. The business Controller needs to support the Country Management/Managing Director with clear and objective comments on different daily business matters based on the site performance and provide Operations with a means of guidance on its decisions regarding its business performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the internal reporting (management accounts based on SAP SAC/GR and TMS reports) to business and provide detailed comments on the main events that occurred during the month (variance analysis)
• Analyze the site results and propose different initiatives to improve the profitability
• Assist in preparing the monthly rebill analysis to present to MD’s in Exco for RSSC
• Organise and guide the budget process with business.
• Prepare rolling forecasts for business to review and approve and then report to Group or Regional Management
• Analyse and improve the different processes regarding the estimations of the work in progress (run off’s) and gross profit
• Follow-up the evolution of the EBIT in terms of volumes/margin and deliver a forecast for month end
• Prepare and present reports to business – sales reports, client profitability/returns
• Be the point of contact between the Regional Shared Service centre and Operations
• Drive net working capital improvements with the business
• Ensure the SAP Controlling structure (cost centre) is validated by the business and afterwards transferred to the Region for updating in SAP
• Analyse and report on staff costs (detailed review), FTE’s, etc.
• Participate in the Local Management meetings representing the R-SSC
• Ensure that the different Financial processes are respected locally not only by the Finance employees but also Operational persons
• Monitor effectiveness of key controls by completing the necessary key control documentation.
• Participate in the Compliance process (Group Company register, SAP/Webcost access / Integrum/Tax Tools/Planon/ESG)
• Review of the risk and opportunities balance sheet files and make the necessary adjustments/elevations etc by working with other RSSC departments and business
• Assist with the Group and Local Statutory audits (IFRS) by providing local relevant information requested by the auditors
• Prepare and present any special reporting required by business (Board presentations/business cases)
• Guide the business on important financial decisions and strategy
• Perform regular Controller visits (internal audit) to the relevant entities and report back to business on issues and recommendations and ensure they are rectified where necessary
• Drive profitability and performance within the business through P&L reviews, training and support
• Prepare P&L variance reports and analyse the result to identify errors and reallocations
• Assist in addressing branch queries and giving feedback to business
• Ad hoc duties as and when required

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.