Career Opportunities at DSV

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 
• Deadline-oriented
• 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
• Period-end close responsibilities may require time outside the normal business hours
• This position might result in limited travel of up to approx. 10 days a year

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Main Purpose of The Role:

• The role is to support and train in planning, delivery and rollout of systems, processes, and changes within DSV Air & Sea. This will include System Upgrade testing and rollouts as well as Level 1 Business Support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years job related experience in courier and freight forwarding.
• Experience in training and facilitation of computer systems/applications
• Strong administration skills.
• Willing to travel both in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa

Qualifications: 

• Matric (essential)
• Advantageous to have Industry level qualification/ tertiary qualification

Computer packages

• Advanced: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• CargoWise One

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help plan, design, develop and maintain training materials, quick reference guides, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) etc. in accordance to ISO standards

Educate and instruct new employees on how to use different business systems in line with Local/Global SOPs and CW1 Blueprint

• Cargowise CW1 (Ops System).
• DSV Express (Courier)
• Any other DSV system/application

Educate existing employees on expansion/refresher training in line with Local/Global policies and procedures.

• Cargowise CW1 (Ops System).
• DSV Express (Courier)
• Any other DSV system/application
• Set-up, support, and maintenance of integrated systems/processes with Africa Agents
• Facilitating of changes and training thereof in systems and processes with Africa Agents
• Facilitate/Train other Air & Sea related training – RCG, etc.
• Assist in developing and maintaining training curricula, course descriptions, class schedules, evaluation criteria, learning paths, and attendance records.
• Assume other duties as may be assigned from time to time by your supervisor.
• Maintaining training records.
• Perform necessary assessment to determine competency and provide training where applicable.
• Perform User Acceptance Tests pertaining to system related changes
• Manage/Assist with maintenance of the group service desk portal
• Assist with Country rollouts (SA & SSA)
• Assist with system/application rollouts (SA & SSA)
• Assist and manage change management related activities
• Project manage system related projects

Added Advantages

• Knowledge Electronic Data Interchanges and Interfaces
• Managing or facilitating change – Systems or Processes
• Experience in Freight Forwarding in Sub-Sahara African Countries
• Ability to self-manage.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours.

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Tertiary Qualification(s) - Advantage

• Higher Certificate or BComm in the finance area

Computer Literacy Level - advanced 

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Additional Computer Skills 

• SAP
• WebCost

Job-related Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable, preferably in a Shared Services environment AND
• Experience in a supplier facing role (ie. Having to meet with management both at DSV and Supplier to discuss challenges faced etc.) AND

Minimum of 2 years experience in reporting, preparing dashboards, analyzing data and presenting information from analysis to management

Electives

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong Reconciliation skills
• Highly organized and good time management skills
• High level of problem solving skills – analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a diverse team as well as be self-driven
• The ability to explain transactions using T-Accounts
• Understand and explain accounting principles and concepts
• Being able to travel to suppliers premises for meetings

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

• The main purpose of the role is ensure that both business and suppliers are following the correct processes to ensure that costs are captured accurately and timeously in the DSV System

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain and build good relationships with branch administrators, suppliers as well as the Verification, AP & VQH team in ISSC
• Work closely with the Business Controllers to ensure that RSSC requirements are clearly communicated to all business units
• Meetings with suppliers and/or business units as required
• Facilitation of training sessions with RSSC & business as needed
• Creation and Maintance of training material relating to the AP Department
• Creation and Maintance of Work Instructions and Policies relating to the AP Department
• Monitor the invoice processing process to speed up the process and mitigate risk to the business
• Attend to all queries within the timeframe as set out in the SLA
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve queries related to accounts payable within agreed turnaround times
• Ensure that both business/operations and RSSC is compliant with all DSV policies, both local and global, at all times
• Drive cost efficiency (i.e reduce unit pricing)
• Liaise with branch staff as well suppliers and actively manage the timely resolution of discrepancies/dispute and the submission of outstanding invoices for processing and approval 
• Ensure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting periods and the preparation of accruals for month end closing
• Accurate and on time Month end Reporting
• Provide supporting documentation and other audit requirements
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as required by immediate supervisor or management
• Supply accurate and timeous figures for forecasting and reporting purposes
• Provide support to the AP Team in vendor reconciliations and payment queries as and when needed

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Tertiary Qualification(s) - essential 

• Degree in Business Administration or Logistics Management or Engineering
• Computer Literacy Level - Advanced 
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

Additional Computer Skills 

• Experience in Microsoft Power platform, Teams, sharepoint and Power query.

Job-related Requirements

• Minimum two years of professional experience in a finance projects, consulting or continuous improvement management position
• Must be able to keep up with financial terms and understand difference between them such as payroll, banking files, EC files, PnL 

Electives

• The person must also be able to build models that the finance team can use
• Must be able to keep up and understand the profit centres and how they link together
• The person must be able to keep things for themselves as they will be exposed to a lot of highly confidential information.
• A bit of auditing background would be an advantage as the person will build a lot of auditing tools.
• Excellent written & verbal communications skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills & able to work in a collaborative & team-based environment; 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

• As a Business Change Manager, you will play a central role in driving and reinforcing the changes founded in our core applications and business processes. We offer a flexible role with great responsibility and opportunity to make a direct impact on the future successes of DSV Finance. 
• Responsible for designing, planning and implementing finance solutions, whilst managing stakeholder (internal & external) expectations throughout the solution design and implementation phase.

 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• This role directly supports company objectives and contributes to identifying, analyzing & developing value-adding and robust solutions for current & prospective customers.
• Business cases / feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential
• Continuous Improvement Management: Manage and Report on Cost Saving and Sigma Initiatives
• Change Management: Manage the Change in the division. 
• The role directly supports the SIGMA goals and Strategy for DSV Finance, identifying, analyzing, and implementing CIP initiatives for Finance.
• Successful collaboration with Business Operations, Global IT , EXCO and Top Management is critical
• Ensure that we build the best possible End2End DSV Finance business processes and have our business applications supporting these processes fully
• Business Analysis: Collaborate with subject matter experts to Understand, Define and Scope Business Requirements and Translate this into IT Specific communications. Developing of SOP’s, Specifications, Scope & Business Cases.
• Standardisation: Ensure that we standardise the Finance processes to the extent possible and ensure adherence to governance model for review and approval of exceptions. You will be responsible for:
• Ensuring that the AS IS situation is well understood
• Defining suggested new standard
• Aligning the suggested standard with product owners, Global IT, business & management
• Ensuring Process and System Support for the new standard
• Document the new agreed standard and how to roll it out
• Championing the role out of the new standard with support of business super users and operational responsible
• Tracking and reporting of KPIs
• Ensuring adherence to standards

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Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Logistics, Marketing or Supply Chaim Management will be an advantage

Computer Liiteracy

• CargoWise1 exposure is an advantage
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Suite

Job Related Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience and/or Sales experience in any of the following Industries:

• Freight Forwarding
• Distribution & Logistics
• Own reliable car, valid drivers license

Electives

• Proven sales track record
• Well presented, professional individual with excellent written and verbal language skills.
• Ability to read and interpret financial information, including budgets, financial statements and P&L data.

Main Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of the role is to gain strategic business in Freight Forwarding market as well as maintain new business secured whilst increasing the logistics spend of each customer gained.

To obtain new business through prospecting, business value propositions, presentations, client interface, estimates and proposals to achieve specified sales targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Opportunity analysis and qualification
• Consultative selling
• Building and presenting proposals.
• Contract negotiations & preparing estimates under supervision
• Facilitating processing of credit applications
• Manage, compile and submit SOP’s, SLA’s & Tender processes
• Operational implementation of new business signed.
• Stakeholder account and relationship management
• Submitting detailed reports.
• Handling & resolving operational & financial queries on accounts
• Daily CRM system updates
• Implementation of DSV Sales strategy

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Minimum Requirments

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification an advantage - Supply Chain Management / Certificate in Finance/Accounting and administration
• Knowledge of WMS systems
• Advanced MS Excel/PowerPoint skills for reporting
• Knowledge of SAP

Job Related Requirments

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in invoicing within a highly
• pressurized environment to a Corporate Customer base
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Knowledge of financial regulations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail on all job specific tasks
• Able to design relevant SOP’s and Work Instructions based on specific customer requirements and processes
• Able to ensure internal KPI’s and timelines are met
• Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies and Regulations
• Must have the ability to handle conflict on a tactical and operational level
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels of management
• Punctuality and sharp time management skills are essential elements for this position
• A good understanding of MRP management principles
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Assertive, forward thinking, self-motivated and pro-active Solution driven/orientated
• Be strong at taking ownership, responsibility, and accountability
• Sense of urgency

Added Advantages for this role

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Business ethics
• Aptitude of numbers
• Excellent understanding of basic accounting
• Strong attention to detail to keep accurate accounting entries
• Solid organizations skills to keep track of invoices and queries
• Customer services skills to work with various internal and
• external customers
• General admin skills, including managing emails, documents,
• filling and any Adhoc duties that may be required
• Exposure to strategic clients and communication channels
• Excellent reporting skills
• Advances MS Excel skills
• Proactively driven to identify, action, and manage on deliverables

Main purpose of the role

• This role will be responsible for the management, support, and coordination’s of all invoicing within the Solutions FMS
• team, relating to the receiving of invoices and the recovery and invoicing, withing the department, including all
• transport related invoicing. This will relate to all invoices received and the recovery thereof, including but not limited to
• queries, credits and any other Adhoc requirements. The main purpose of the roll would be to have:
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of basic accounting
• Strong attention to detail to keep accurate accounting entries
• Solid organizations skills to keep track of invoices and queries
• Customer services skills to work with various internal and external customers
• General admin skills, including managing emails, documents, filling and any Adhoc duties that may be
• required
• Exposure to strategic clients and communication channels
• Excellent reporting skills to various stakeholders
• Advances MS Excel skills
• Build and maintain a strong business partnership with the existing customers & transporters.
• Consciously looking for value adding opportunities to improve current processes and deliverables as required
• Proactively driven to identify, action, and manage on deliverables

Duties and Responsibilities

• Invoicing within a highly pressurized environment to a Corporate Customer base (Invoice management and
• execution)
• Follow up with customers and transporters to ensure that all invoicing/POs are received
• Accurate invoicing to be done to Customer’s once all supporting documents and checks have been finalized
• Credit notes to be captured and processed in correct periods
• Verification of invoices received and data validation
• Resolve queries that may arise in the period that it occurs
• Meet month end cut offs and deadlines
• Design, create and maintain relevant SOP’s, Work Instructions etc. for Customer specific requirements and
• processes
• Follow ups with the finance team to ensure payments received on time from Customers
• Internal KPI’s and timelines to be met and to have a deep understanding and execution of contractual SLAs &
• KPI’s
• Ensure all supporting documentation are uploaded onto the internal invoicing system
• Develop a strong, trusting relationship with customers and transporters
• Adherence to HSE compliance and responsibilities
• Adherence to tasks not stipulated in job profile i.e., audit compliance, adhoc duties due to operational requirements.
• Maintain various reports in line with KPI and contractual obligations.
• Ensure client queries are managed daily and necessary escalation and issue resolution is addressed within the agreed timelines
• Training and roll out of change management processes
• Ensure on going performance measurement, systems and metrics are used and in line to service excellenceand client centricity
• Consistently reviewing data to identify areas of improvement to support the overall services and development