Location: Kempton Park
Time Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of the Role

To identify, evaluate, and manage credit risks within DSV. This role involves ensuring the company's credit-related activities align with its risk appetite and regulatory requirements, minimizing financial losses, and supporting sustainable growth. Analyse the creditworthiness of clients, counterparties, or investments by evaluating financial statements, credit scores, and industry trends.

This role is internal customer focused – identifying and demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of customer needs without sacrificing processes and compliance.

Tertiary Qualification (Advantageous)

• Completed or currently studying Credit Management / B.Com Accounting
• Financial accounting qualifications will be considered

Computer Literacy Level 

• Above Average - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Additional Computer Skills 

• Cregalink / Atradius
• Experian
• Solid experience on MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Working experience on an ERP system (SAP, MDG and CargoWise1 preferred)

Job Related Requirements 

• Experience with Credit Risk is a requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable is advantageous.
• Credit Risk Analysis: ability to scrutinize and interpret credit reports and financial documents.
• Data entry: accurate entry of information into systems.
• Regulatory compliance: understanding relevant regulations and laws governing credit risk.
• Customer service: ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients.
• Risk assessment: identifying potential risks associated with credit.
• Attention to detail when reviewing documents, credit reports and entering account information, as well as reporting accuracy.
• Critical thinking: ability to assess the credit risk.
• Decision making: quickly and accurately make decisions regarding the credit risk.
• Communication: clearly explain and communicate detail on credit to clients or internal stakeholders.
• Time management: efficiently manage time to handle multiple accounts/tasks/reporting.

Added advantages for the Role 

• Experience with credit bureaus.
• Experience with debtors’ insurance.
• Ability to address Management with concise information.
• Completed course in Credit Risk.
• Excellent research skills.
• High level of numeracy and analytical skills.
• Working experience within the freight forwarding / logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of logistics business, practical experience
• Shared Services and/or multinational Accounts Receivable environment experience
• Ability to work overtime when necessary and adapt to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Problem‑solving skills, able to analyse statistics

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Comprehensive understanding of the end‑to‑end business processes relating to AR and Credit Risk in a freight forwarding / logistics environment.
• Ensure that the Risk function provides quality service to both internal and external customers.
• Ensure KPIs are met.
• Build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, Account Managers, Sales Representatives, Business Partners, and external clients.
• Ensure compliance with all finance policies, including Credit Risk Policy and Debtors Insurance Policy.
• Administer the assigned Risk portfolio.
• Oversee the full claims function where required.
• Ad hoc projects relating to insurance, claims, and processes.
• Monthly reports on insurance department performance.
• Extract Experian reports where appropriate.
• Make recommendations to reduce and/or control risk.
• Identify existing accounts which pose a credit risk and monitor potential and existing problem client accounts.
• Liaise with debtor insurers for cover on new and existing accounts
• Reconcile debtor insurer annexures with SAP data to ensure data accuracy.
• Maintenance of client credit and insurance limits.
• Ensure adequate and accurate visibility is provided timeously to decision‑makers.
• Adhere to month‑end reporting deadlines.

Other Duties 

• Strong analytical skills (financial statements).
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Team-oriented, punctual, and level-headed.
• Effective, structured communication skills.
• Able to work in a metrics-driven environment and meet tight month/quarter/year-end deadlines while adhering to SLA targets.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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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.