Financial Controller - Kempton Park, South Africa - DSV

DSV

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Kempton Park, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

DSV - Global transport and logistics

Location:
Kempton Park

Job Posting Title:
Financial Controller

Time Type:
Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)

BCom Accounting honours Degree or related financial qualification
Essential
CA/CIMA advantageous

Computer Literacy Level - Advanced
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Additional Computer Skills & software knowledge

Advanced:
SAP BPC & ERP systems, Cargowise Financials

Job-related Requirements

Broad knowledge of financial controlling and reporting
Minimum 3 years experience in financial controlling or audit environment
Good working knowledge of Tax, including VAT, WHT and income tax etc
Good working knowledge of foreign currency translations and revaluations
Good working knowledge of preparing and analysing financial statements
Good working knowledge of local and group financial compliance
Excellent knowledge of company's accounting policies and procedures
Excellent knowledge of Internal Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
Able to identify and solve problems
Ability to analyse financial data
Acting professionally
Ability to deliver on objectives
Ability to deal with changing circumstances and changing environments.
High attention to detail, accuracy and good analytical skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Deadlineoriented
High regard for integrity and confidentiality
Ability to inspire
Proven mentor skills
Self-Starter who will use own initiative
Effective communication

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This position entails tight deadlines and a multitude of financial controlling/reporting activities. This includes reporting in SAP ERP, SAP BPC, Planon and Integrum. This position will only be linked to Silo's (etc. Solutions, Road and Air & Sea) during month-end.

Following month-end the Financial Controllers will roll off the silo specific tasks to focus on Rotational balance sheet review, 28 Key Control's, ESG reporting, AFS and add-hoc analysis.

The financial controller will provide support to Business controllers and other departments within the organization as well as interest in the Business Units etc.

The Financial Controller will also have contact with MD's and cost center owners which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

The Controller will own the preparation and audit of the Annual Financial Reports.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Review of financial figures in SAP BPC (P/L, B/S, Cash Flow) & comment on deviations against budget both current and prior periods.
Perform monthly controller of all accounts below GP.
Review of IFRS 16 journals out of Planon
Review RITS (Regional IT Service cost) reporting on monthly basis. Ensure sign off from local stakeholder (RITS responsible) and well as group stakeholders.
Review of IC reporting
Provide details and comments of all elements of the monthly reporting to group financial controllers.
Reply to queries raised by Group Finance regarding the Group reporting figures
Prepare provisional R&O's for MD meetings
Review progressive TB's prepared by Assistant Managers Accounting
Prepare SAP ERP to SAP BPC reconciliations
Monitor and action the monthly task lists
Monitor work status on reporting
Attend and prepare inputs for MD meetings
Review of KP presentation to management
Manage group controller visits and ensure any controller visit findings are cleared
Review and comment on the development of FTE numbers.
Main responsible for external audits and preparation of Annual Financial Statements
Balance sheet recon reviews and audits and Assessment and reporting on potential risks on the balance sheet to Business Controllers and Senior Management
Preparation of Statutory TB and DET reporting
Be the point of contact between business and Group Controlling
Review of SED provisions quarterly
Calculations will be prepared by Assistant Managers Accounting
BBBEE reporting in Mpower
Consolidate the 28 Key Controls monthly, this includes getting details from other departments etc. AR, AP, Cash management, Tax and legal
Review of Revenue analysis
Keep Group company register up to date
CIPC maintenance and compliance
Main responsible for ESG reporting
Main responsible for Insurance reporting in Integrum
DCF calculations for dividend distribution Organize the interim / year end audit in conjunction with the Accounting Department and centralize all the information / reconciliations for the full region
Assist during budget process and review the final budget in line with Group Controlling requirements
Support during Acquisitions
Support Assistant Managers Accounting
Support the Business with compliance matters and financial analysis functions
Liase with AP, AR, CM and Senior Management
Ad hoc duties for senior management
Periodend close responsibilities may require time outside the normal business