Current Vacancies at Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Purpose of Position

Supporting the MEA Credit Control Manager, this role will be responsible for reducing debt, handling queries, and working with the team to streamline processes. Leading an evolving credit process and policy will be a key part of this role, as will the management and development of the credit controllers.              

Key Responsibilities

• Chasing customers for payment by phone , email Customer Visits .
• Handling daily management process to track the cash collection throughout the month, with clear notes
• Maintain customer master data & customer credit checks using the DoA to obtain approval before setting the new customer profile
• Handling customer queries; making sure they are rooted to the correct department to investigate & resolve
• Ensure customer accounts are reconciled; including withholding tax /exchange rate/ bank charges
• Managing the month end process and reporting
• Identifying and escalating potential bad debts to management
• Leading the daily, weekly & monthly catch meetings with customers & internal customers
• Account escalations to resolve queries
• Handling Dunning and legal processing for their ledger
• Put customers on stop where necessary and communicate this to relevant departments
• Assisting the MEA Credit Control Manager with the development and implementation of policies and processes including but not limited to, credit policy, payment terms, credit balance processes, bad debt provision and other process documents 

Relationships

This position will interface with the following departments.

• Finance
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Legal 

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Background in credit control essential
• CICM Qualification or studying towards / desire to study
• Effective management and communication
• Ability to manage a large debtors list
• Customer focused individual who is self-motivated and results driven
• Ability to build strong trusted relationships
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to use own initiative and think ‘outside the box’
• Excellent face to face and telephone manner, with strong written and oral communication skills
• Is adaptable and able to respond to business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Can look for continuous improvement of reporting and controls.
• Is a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is pragmatic, analytically minded and a logical thinker.
• Able to adapt a 'firm but fair' approach
• Fluent in English & any other language

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS 

Competency Descriptors

Customer Obsessed      

• Solicits voice of the customer and drives actions to improve customer experience. Holds others accountable for meeting customer needs. Addresses gaps in the team’s ability to meet emerging customer needs
• Continuously improves processes to be more aligned with the customers

Inspiring              

• Thinks beyond the day-to-day, taking a long-term, big-picture view of the business. 
• Clarifies the organization’s vision and strategy to the team, and ensures that efforts are prioritized to support them
• Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value

Build extraordinary Teams  

• Nurtures and develops promising ideas through prototyping and experimentation 
• Challenges others to develop breakthrough solutions
• Ensures that varied perspectives are included in the process of innovation
• Encourages others to address challenges in new and better ways

Courageous       

• Builds energy and optimism in others in support of Our Shared Purpose 
• Communicates the vision of the organization in a way that others can relate to and buy into
• Helps others envision a greater sense of what is possible for the organization’s future
• Ensures that others understand how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference
• Deliver results   Builds a cohesive team that drives the goals and success of the organization.
• Communicates clear goals and roles to team members
• Builds a team that has the right mix of skills and leverages the strengths of individual members Celebrates team accomplishments

Adaptable          

• Coaches people on how to take a stand in the face of adversity when they believe in something Confronts tough organizational issues and disagreements 
• Delivers difficult messages directly
• Demonstrates the courage to say “no” when necessary
• Innovative for Impact     Sets high expectations and leads others to achieve results through VBS
• Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles Creates a sense of urgency in the team to deliver on time, high quality results with an unwavering commitment to our values and standards of conduct
• Drives a track record of continuous improvement and sustainability

Strategic             

• Leads experimentation as a way to find the best solution
• Shares lessons learned from both successes and failures
• Creates opportunities for self and others to try new things
• Applies the lessons from different experiences to new situations

Lead with VBS   

• Establish VBS credibility through demonstrating the ability to leading Kaizen events 
• Coaches leaders on how to use VBS to address business challenges and opportunities,
• including selecting the appropriate tool and how to apply to generate results
• Builds VBS expertise of the team, establishing and growing capable VBSL support and
• VBS Champion resources that can support the team
• Willing to seek out subject matter experts in the area of VBS in order to build capability within the organization

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

 This role will assume responsibility for the budgeting, forecasting, reporting activities of the Commercial & Industrial segments and  FP&A  activities associated with  Projects carried out within the MEA Region.

 This includes running weekly flash meetings to gather detailed information from the commercial, project and customer service teams about the current performance of the business. The role is also responsible for reviewing, consolidating, and challenging these and other inputs to ensure robust and accurate information is provided for the MEA business

 The position is also expected to lead the improvement of FP&A processes as well as provide a range of scheduled and ad-hoc analysis to supply the business with insightful financial information.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Forecasting

• Gather information and data regarding the outlook for the business
• Challenge and question the inputs received to drive meaningful discussion and ensure strong forecast accuracy
• Support the short-, mid- and long-term forecasting processes
• Support in the preparation of the budget and strategic plan
• Completion of required reports and packs on time, and in a high quality
• Track and manage risks and opportunities

 Business partnering

• Support commercial teams with data and information regarding forecast and performance
• Build relationships to ensure good collaboration with the business

Reporting

• Collate and analyse monthly results and report to management and Group with a high quality and within agreed monthly deadlines
• Manage questions, queries, and communications with key stakeholders
• Deliver a suite of regular reports and analysis to management 
• Deliver proactive and ad-hoc analysis on topical issues and problem areas
• Collaboration with the financial accounting team to ensure any new information or developments are appropriately forecasted 

Projects

• Monitor the progress of projects by analysing information and reporting out to all relevant stakeholders
• Preparation of customer acceptance for signoff and ensure billing of signed acceptance is done timeously.
• Support the FP&A team with analysis that helps understand the impact of project profitability on the monthly and quarterly results of the business.

 Continuous Process Improvement

• Driving process change and improvement across the business
• Inspiring and supporting others in making positive change

 DELAGATION OF AUTHORITY

 The associate has the authorisation to work within the framework of the actual Delegation of Authorities (DOA).

Internal              

•  Finance team in region
• Business units
• Regional management

External                

• Customers
• Channel Partners

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)

Leading 

• Strong feedback from key internal stakeholders
• Meeting objectives per the regional daily management
• Completion of Process improvement activity 

Lagging

• Complete and timely submission of key deliverables
• Forecast accuracy
• Accuracy of monthly reporting

Development of objectively improved financial reporting

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/achievements   

• Tertiary level education
•  Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Registered Chartered Accountant

 Experience/Knowledge        

• Previous FP&A experience in a multinational environment
•  HFM knowledge
• SAP knowledge

Specific Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy with methodical working methods
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Customer focussed
• Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and agile in a high-pressure environment

Potential Skills

• Ability and aspiration to process through to other senior finance roles

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS 

Competency Descriptors

Customer Driven  

• Gains insight into customer needs.
• Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer.
• Builds and delivers solution that meet customer expectation.
• Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.

Collaborative    

• Works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Represents own interest while being fair to others and their areas.
• Partners with others to get work done.
• Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments.

Inclusive              

• Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures.
• Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported.
• Applies others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results.
• Is sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways or communicating.

Accountable      

• Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same.
• Acts with a clear sense of ownership.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures.
• Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and    measuring results.

 Champions VBS       

• Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done.
• Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow.
• Seeks to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
• Is a simplifier, focused on cutting through complexity.
• Prioritizes to the critical few – focuses on what matters most.

Self-Aware         

• Reflects on activities and impact on others.
• Proactively seeks feedback about shortcomings.
• Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences.
• Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits.

Pioneering         

• Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique.
• Introduces new ways of looking at problems.
• Can take a creative idea and put it into practice.
• Encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.

Agile     

• Learns quickly when facing new situations.
• Experiments to find new solutions.
• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Extracts lessons learned from failure and mistakes and bounces back

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

 All procurement-related requirements for the business and related activities should be centralized and managed. The procurement officer's role is to act as a bridge between the company and the supplier. To maintain supplier relationships and guarantee that our vendors contribute to our business strategy. To strengthen OTD and to avoid margin erosion at all times. To oversee all local pricing systems and verify that local pricing remains within proper tolerances. To ensure Gilbarco AFS as well as our selected vendors follow and adhere to business compliances.  The role encompasses all Procurement related activities such as logistics (in bound & out bound), sourcing, buying, analytical data review, simplification & cost saving activities.  This role calls for a very agile, resilient and strong individual with knowledge of having worked in all these areas of Procurement and that can manage multiple activities during the day.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating purchase orders in accordance with an internal SLA (24 hours) and distributing them to suppliers after receiving approval
• Weekly business reporting on all active orders with accompanying updated ETDs
• Providing essential input to internal teams outside of weekly open order reporting as needed
• BBBEE certificate management for all providers
• Managing and developing relationships with suppliers
• Managing and maintaining current local prices, as well as ensuring that the pricing team has access to the most up-to-date price lists.
• Managing supplier lead times and lead time reduction opportunities – working closely with our Warehouse Manager to avoid any stock outages (related to KanBan)
• Managing agent in charge of all accommodation and travel reservations
• Strategic procurement activities to reduce costs and avoid equipment overcapitalization.
• Price / RFQ processes and negotiations
• Sourcing of vendors as needed.
• Vendors spend segmentation and trends through spend analysis.
• Any further help needed by the company in terms of sourcing and logistics.
• Ability to identify savings and implement related action plans to drive optimal procurement and costs across various business units.
• Must be able to work without supervision.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be able to take ownership and responsibility of all activities.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

N/A

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal                

• Projects team
• Sales team
• Operations team
• Warehouse Team
• Customer Service Team
• Support Team
• Internal Staff of various departments
• Company Leadership Team (all functions)            

External

• Suppliers Local
• Suppliers International
• Intercompany Factories
• Local and International Distributors
• Freight Forwarding Companies

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)

Leading: Supplier retention and improvement, Margin protection

Lagging: On time response and delivery / SSDR (supplier service defect rate reports)

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/achievements   

• Degree in relevant field
• Diploma or Degree in relevant field

Experience/Knowledge        

• 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain related Role
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement & Sourcing functions. 
• Vendor management experience
• Supply chain and Logistics knowledge – imports and exports included.
• SAP Business One experience.  
• Strong interpersonal and reporting skills
• Procurement / Sourcing / Supply Chain studies. 
• Import and export knowledge

Specific Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong Excel dashboard and visual presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork attitude
• Strong time management skills 
• Dedication to deadlines and due dates
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong time management skills

Potential Skills [Runway for growth]                       

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

Competency Descriptors

Customer Obsessed     

• Demonstrates deep understanding for customer expectations
• Holds others accountable for meeting customer needs
• Addresses gaps in the team’s ability to meet emerging customer needs

Inspiring              

• Thinks beyond the day-to-day, taking a long-term, big-picture view of the business
• Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value

Build extraordinary Teams  

• Works collaboratively across the business.
• Is viewed as a team player by peers, co-workers and supervisor(s).
• Motivates and engages teammates by asking for their input and listening to their ideas.
• Is engaged and supportive of continuous improvement
• Treats all associates with respect, earns trust, and supports diversity in all of its forms
• Is a team player; understands co-workers’ contributions and recognizes accomplishments

Courageous       

• Helps others envision a greater sense of what is possible for the organization’s future
• Ensures that others understand how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference

Deliver results  

• Builds a cohesive team that drives the goals and success of the organization.
• Communicates clear goals and roles to team members
• Builds a team that has the right mix of skills and leverages the strengths of individual members
• Celebrates team accomplishments

Adaptable          

• Confronts tough organizational issues and disagreements
• Delivers difficult messages directly
• Demonstrates the courage to say “no” when necessary

Innovative for Impact    

• Demonstrates deep understanding of customer expectations and end user needs.
• Dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.
• Seeks information from customer feedback to improve.
• Uses unfiltered customer feedback to make improvements in process, products and services.
• Is committed to excellence and understands how daily work impacts the customer.
• Thinks outside the box and advances innovation.
• Willing to stand alone to champion a new idea.
• Demonstrates sound judgment with ideas that involve risk.
• Listens to new ideas even if he / she disagrees with them.
• Ability to influence and position new ideas, initiatives and innovations

Strategic             

• Leads experimentation to find the best solution
• Shares lessons learned from both successes and failures
• Creates opportunities for self and others to try new things
• Applies the lessons from different experiences to new situations

Lead with VBS   

• Displays discipline and logic; utilizes Problem Solving Process (PSP) tools to solve problems.
• Uncovers and clearly articulates the problem that needs to be solved.
• Looks beyond the obvious symptoms to uncover their underlying root cause (5 Whys).
• Prioritizes problems for solutions based on highest impact.
• Has capability and capacity to set goals that stretch self and peers.
• Consistently drives high quality, on-time results.
• Demonstrates the sense of urgency and the flexibility needed to achieve results; immediate impact.
• Organizes and prioritizes to drive results.
• Does not let perfect get in the way of better.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position provides support to Gilbarco AFS customers enrolled in Wet Stock Management Services. The Analyst will identify, investigate, close-out and or provide solutions to system generated and customer reported incidents. Responsibilities include and not limited to first line technical support involving on-site engineers and playing a pivotal supporting role to the service account manager in providing monthly statistical reporting information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the timely completion of all daily operational tasks.
• Provide specialist support to field personnel to help identify and correct customer site issues.
• Ensure all customer reporting deadlines are met.
• Responsible for ensuring all customer support and follow up procedures to support new and existing customers are created and implemented.
• Maintain a good understanding of current regulatory guidelines as they apply to each customer.
• Serve as a contributing member on various teams and provide information and support.
• Support field test activities for new services as required.
• Troubleshooting of remote communication issues, primarily modem and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of all system capabilities. Be able to use knowledge developed to provide a higher level of analysis over and above current processes.
• Develop product knowledge to the level necessary to handle application questions. This includes assessing the capabilities of GVR products, how they should be used in each application and how to configure systems.
• Work closely with Management to assist in the development and implementation of new/modified services. In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
• Assist in the implementation of effective management controls and assist in the monitoring of customer accounts through regular reporting and daily management activities.

 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As per the actual Schedule of Levels of Authority within Gilbarco MEA.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal           

• Works directly FMS Team leader
• All Departmental Managers
• Training & Development Department
• Team members: Needs to develop a strong working relationship with team members to ensure that countermeasures initiated as required are seen through.
• EMEA: Global WMS teams to deliver services and consult
• Technical team for escalated calls to be resolved              

External 

• Customers: Needs to be highly customer focused, and able to form effective working relationships with key customers,
• Approved Sub-contractors: Effective management of sub-contractor and supplier relationships based on various contracts for work carried out onsite

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)

Leading –

•  Zero Loss Time incidences (LTI), 100% near miss / potential incidences with implemented corrective action within 14 days, 100% employee participation in NM / PI reporting and achievement of HSSE targets
• Sustained use of Standard Work in area of responsibility

Lagging –

• Internal SLA as set by the General Manager
• Drive continuous productivity level improvements measured by completed analysis on various delivery issues
• Maintain Variances on tanks at 0.5% on a continuous basis for project and maintenance calls
• Meet / exceed all customer contracted KPI’s 

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/achievements   

• BCom Information Systems        
• Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience/Knowledge        

• Power BI
• SQL (SSRS and SSIS)
• Oracle
•  SAP Business Objects
• Process automation
• API (software interface)
• D3.js is a plus.   
• Fuel Reconciliation experience in
• Understanding of the demands of the retail/forecourt and Oil industry.

Specific Skills

• Data cleaning and preparation
• Creating data visualizations
• Creating dashboards and reports
• Writing and communication
• Data analysis and exploration
• Statistical knowledge    
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail. 
• Personal Organisation and time management
• Understand the importance of being “hands on” in our operational processes and customer relations.
• Quality First: Plan & execute accurate, complete, timely and reliable work. Integrity never compromised.
• Management by Fact: Gathers, analyses, and summarizes data to draw rational, fact-based conclusions

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

Competency Descriptors

Utilises Critical Thinking (Fact Driven and analytical)         

• Thinks through and analyses complex problems, challenges and drives to root cause.
• Positively copes with change; applies knowledge and skills effectively in new environments to deliver value to the customers.

Listens and responds to customer needs               

• Demonstrates deep understanding of customer expectations and end user needs.
• Dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.
• Seeks information from customer feedback to improve.

Solves Problems (Data integration and application)          

• Gathers data from multiple sources, applying judgement and criteria to evaluate the integrity & validity of the data.
• Applies Vontier Business Systems (VBS) tools to explore and confirm root causes to problems.
• Organises multiple data elements into a compelling and meaningful story to drive decisions

Acts with Integrity (Operates with transparency & is trusted)      

•  Is viewed as direct and truthful.
• Keeps confidences and admits mistakes.
• Does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Does not over-commit; follows through on commitments.
• Not afraid to take a stand

LEADERSHIP ANCHORS

Utilises Critical Thinking

• Thinks through and analyses complex problems, challenges and drives to root cause.
• Positively copes with change; applies knowledge and skills effectively in new environments.
• Motivated by the challenge of new work; comfortable with ambiguity; proactively seeks answers.
• Quickly learns when faced with new challenges and strives to enhance his/ her knowledge and skills.
• Applies past learning to solve current problems

Moves Strategy to Action             

• Understands strategy and vision in order to effectively implement actions.
• Prioritizes effectively, acts with speed and agility.
• Creates detailed action plans and executes to drive results.
• Displays knowledge and confidence to execute.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency.

Leads in a Global Environment  

• Proactively seeks and uses knowledge of global issues that could affect his / her work or team’s achievement of goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant local and global rules and regulations affecting how work gets done.
• Is consistently respectful of persons from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrates an appropriate   level of business acumen.

Listens & Responds to Customers Needs

• Demonstrates deep understanding of customer expectations and end user needs.
• Dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.
• Seeks information from customer feedback to improve.
• Uses unfiltered customer feedback to make improvements in process, products and services.
• Is committed to excellence and understands how daily work impacts the customer.

Cultivates and enables breakthrough thinking to drive growth    

• Generates new ideas and solutions by making connections between diverse types of customers, markets and processes.
• Actively participates in cross functional brainstorming sessions.
• Encourages creative suggestions from others.
• Effectively manages the roll-out of innovative products or processes.

Encourages thoughtful risk taking to advance innovation

• Thinks outside the box and advances innovation.
• Willing to stand alone to champion a new idea.
• Demonstrates sound judgment with ideas that involve risk.
• Listens to new ideas even if he / she disagrees with them.
• Ability to influence and position new ideas, initiatives and innovations.

 

Champions continuous improvement    

• Takes actions and makes decisions that support the DBS culture.
• Is aware of and appropriately uses the DBS tools.
• Proactively makes recommendations for future improvements.
• Actively participates in cross functional kaizen teams.

Solves problems              

• Displays discipline and logic; utilizes Problem Solving Process (PSP) tools to solve problems.
• Uncovers and clearly articulates the problem that needs to be solved.
• Looks beyond the obvious symptoms to uncover their underlying root cause (5 Whys).
• Prioritizes problems for solutions based on highest impact.

Drives for results             

• Has capability and capacity to set goals that stretch self and peers.
• Consistently drives high quality, on-time results.
• Demonstrates the sense of urgency and the flexibility needed to achieve results; immediate impact.
• Organizes and prioritizes to drive results.
• Does not let perfect get in the way of better.

Relentlessly attracts, engages and develops people         

•  Proactively seeks and provides feedback from / to co-workers and supervisor to develop self and others.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships with peers and supervisors; works collaboratively.
• Engaged in daily work and takes initiative to practice and apply new skills to continuously improve performance.
• Stretches self to improve performance. Leverages strengths of other associates.

Creates followership and collaboration  

• Works collaboratively across the business.
• Is viewed as a team player by peers, co-workers and supervisor(s).
• Motivates and engages teammates by asking for their input and listening to their ideas.
• Is engaged and supportive of continuous improvement.

Builds strong and effective organizations             

• Brings energy and purpose to the workplace every day.
• Treats all associates with respect, earns trust, and supports diversity in all of its forms.
• Communicates and collaborates openly and clearly with co-workers and supervisor. Invites feedback to improve.
• Is a team player; understands co-workers’ contributions and recognizes accomplishments

Consistently uses sound judgment          

• Behaves in ways that are aligned with the Vontier Standards of Conduct.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and is trusted by others.
• Is thoughtful; thinks through implications of decisions.
• Demonstrates high concern for the values of others.-              Is a good listener; genuinely interested in common solutions and settling disputes equitably; is viewed as someone with great character.

Operates with transparency & is trusted

• Is viewed as direct and truthful.
• Keeps confidences and admits mistakes.
• Does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Does not over-commit; follows through on commitments.
• Not afraid to take a stand.

Demonstrates humility and self-awareness         

• Behaves in a humble manner.
• s viewed as genuine.
• Is self-aware and understands his / her impact on others.
• Seeks feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses; acts on feedback.
• Listens well; lets people finish thoughts and is not defensive.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

 GVR is in the market leader in downstream petroleum segment. We play major role in value chain of Fuel Management Solutions, like fuel dispensers, mobile Bowsers, Fuel station automation, Automatic Level and flow meters and many more. Spread across all the MEA with Project and service network.

We are carrying of multi geography rollout of these projects, and we are looking for highly experienced project managers who has worked in similar environment and especially the mining sector.

This position is responsible for end-to-end and on-time delivery of large-scale fuel management system projects; Solutions spanning design, requirements, contract development, estimating, engineering development, verification, system integration, and into installation and deployment. Provide managerial leadership to a Project team.

The incumbent will serve as Project Manager for major projects with responsibility for the overall justification, design, management, control, execution, and closeout of assigned projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project planning and co-ordination with customer & internal teams on overall and weekly basis.
• Assemble and manage a project team of internal and external professionals.
• Monitor and review the workload of PDS Managers.
• Operating Visual Project Management techniques in daily practice.
• Daily management and monitoring, reporting of important milestones to keep close control.
• Risk management by Issue Tracking, mitigation actions.
• Create and evaluate project reporting; provide timely and accurate project status reporting to internal and external parties.
• Coordinate with Global Product Management & Global Engineering for signoff on project scope.
• Develop a Master Project Plan with detailed Weekly action plan, detailing the resource and time committed for the assigned project.
• Complete all technical integration evaluation of various elements forming an end-to-end solution.
• Define clear product and solutions specifications and drive gap analysis / estimating of work content.
• Develop Functional Specifications and Change Notices.
• Act as the Program Technical Customer Interface.
• Oversee the entire project life-cycle and manage cross-functional team from project initiation to production release and roll out.
• Day to Day management of program team personnel and communication with key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program schedule ensuring on time delivery of agreed to milestones and deliverables.
• Plan, organize, lead and control the progress of the assigned projects as per the customer requirements.
• Manage project budget and Produce detailed cost breakdowns for all work & task.
• Responsible on Project P&L.
• Responsible for Projects signoffs and Pos.
• Responsible of change requests.
• Working as part of a team, manage resource requirements and utilization, keep up to date trackers of project roll-out activity from initial plan through to invoice.
• Develop the Cost targets as per the Business Plan and in line with the Business requirements.
• Investigate and negotiate change proposals with relevant stakeholders.
• Periodic Monitoring of projects to ensure that milestones and performance indicators are met as per the agreed time frame.
• Direct and coordinate the development of strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented project outcomes and provide advice on remedial action.
• Manage the expenditure of project budgets and prepare associated financial summary reports for members of the steering committee and functional leaders.
• Conduct Alpha and Beta Trials in Field for Product validation process.
• Responsible for ensuring the Activities right from Project Initiation to Project Launch.
• Prepare project status reports and other reports required as per project management methodologies of FBS

 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As per Board-approved PMO and as necessary for functions outside the PMO.

As delegated by the Managing Director, when necessary.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal               

• With field teams, Logistics, supply chain teams, AR team 
• Cross functional team of Product Platforms 

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)

• Delivery to Plan (on time / on cost job completion)
• Risk management
• Change control effectiveness
• Evidence of ownership of issues and the resolution of problems 
• Quality of communication & reporting 

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education/achievements   

• Degree in IT, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Degree in Electrical

 Experience/Knowledge        

•  5- 10 years on hand on project management equivalent combination of experience in an advisory and/or engineering supervisory capacity required               

Specific Skills

• Technical project management skills or well-developed business analyst experience              

Potential Skills 

• Domain (Preferred Industry) – Mining and Industrial, Petroleum Downstream, Process automation. 
• Strong organization with proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform duties under deadline pressure in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Experience with gate process and agile methodology.
• Proven sensitiveness of commercial issues and consequences of actions.
• Distributed & multi-cultural team management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• English Speaking            

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

• Customer Obsessed
• Build extraordinary Teams
• Deliver results
• Adaptable

 Competency Descriptors

Customer Obsessed      

• Solicits voice of the customer and drives actions to improve customer experience
• Holds others accountable for meeting customer needs
• Addresses gaps in the team’s ability to meet emerging customer needs
• Continuously improves processes to be more aligned with the customers

Inspiring              

• Thinks beyond the day-to-day, taking a long-term, big-picture view of the business. 
• Clarifies the organization’s vision and strategy to the team, and ensures that efforts are prioritized to support them
• Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value

Build extraordinary Teams  

• Nurtures and develops promising ideas through prototyping and experimentation 
• Challenges others to develop breakthrough solutions
• Ensures that varied perspectives are included in the process of innovation
• Encourages others to address challenges in new and better ways

Courageous       

• Builds energy and optimism in others in support of Our Shared Purpose 
• Communicates the vision of the organization in a way that others can relate to and buy into
• Helps others envision a greater sense of what is possible for the organization’s future
• Ensures that others understand how their efforts and contributions make a positive difference

Deliver results  

• Builds a cohesive team that drives the goals and success of the organization.
• Communicates clear goals and roles to team members
• Builds a team that has the right mix of skills and leverages the strengths of individual members Celebrates team accomplishments

Adaptable          

• Coaches people on how to take a stand in the face of adversity when they believe in something Confronts tough organizational issues and disagreements 
• Delivers difficult messages directly
• Demonstrates the courage to say “no” when necessary

Innovative for Impact    

• Sets high expectations and leads others to achieve results through VBS 
• Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles Creates a sense of urgency in the team to deliver on time, high quality results with an unwavering commitment to our values and standards of conduct
• Drives a track record of continuous improvement and sustainability

Strategic             

• Leads experimentation as a way to find the best solution 
• Shares lessons learned from both successes and failures
• Creates opportunities for self and others to try new things
• Applies the lessons from different experiences to new situations

Lead with VBS   

• Establish VBS credibility through demonstrating the ability to leading Kaizen events 
• Coaches leaders on how to use VBS to address business challenges and opportunities,
• including selecting the appropriate tool and how to apply to generate results
• Builds VBS expertise of the team, establishing and growing capable VBSL support and
• VBS Champion resources that can support the team
• Willing to seek out subject matter experts in the area of VBS in order to build capability within the organization

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Treasury and Tax Accountant is responsible for the Treasury (Banking) and Taxation activities for the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region supports the Accounting Manager in ensuring the accurate and timely production of financial reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Treasury

• Prepare and capture all data related to the cashbook system daily.
• Prepare and process all journal entries in line with the monthly or quarterly or annual requirements.
• Reconcile the cashbook system, general ledger, and bank statement.
• Prepare reconciliations on all bank accounts at month end.
• Reviewing payments together with supporting documents loaded on Citibank.
• Monitor bank balances ensuring that all excess funds are transferred to Header Account to optimize on interest.
• Liaise with Nedbank and Citibank on Bank related queries.
• Updating all exchange rates daily.
• Maintenance and annual renewal of the current foreign exchange contracts with the South African Reserve Bank.
• Application of new SARB foreign exchange authorities where required.
• Confirming incoming funds with Citibank for SARB approval.
• Maintenance of the bank's signature mandate.
• Update Cash Forecast.
• Responsible for the Group tax reporting requirements including the Fin 48 survey, monthly Blackline reconciliations and quarterly Asgard reconciliations.

Taxation

• Preparation, management and submission of the following tax returns and the related payments/refunds for all companies within SSA (South Africa, Namibia, DRC, Kenya, Swaziland)
• VAT
• Withholding tax
• Income Tax
• Dividends Tax
• Control of the overall tax compliance for the company – Maintain up-to-date tax compliance certificate at all times.
• Respond to all SARS audits and queries relating to VAT, Income Tax and Customs.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.
• Ad Hoc taxation requirements.
• Responsible for the Group tax reporting requirements including the Fin 48 survey and monthly, quarterly and annual tax pack submissions in Onesource.
• Owner of the deferred tax calculation and supporting schedules for reporting purposes.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As per Board-approved DOA and as necessary for functions outside the DOA.

As delegated by the Managing Director, when necessary.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Internal               

• Finance & Accounting team
• Head of departments    

External

• Tax advisors
• Suppliers
• Payroll providers
• Audit firms
• Tax inspectors

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (INDICATORS)          

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

Education/achievements   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or similar qualification
• Higher Diploma in Taxation or
• BComm Honours degree in Taxation

Experience/Knowledge        

• Minimum 3 years experience with Tax   

Specific Skills

• Ability to communicate across levels with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• High Degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines                                  

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIOURS

Competency Descriptors

Customer Driven             

• Gains insight into customer needs.
• Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer.
• Builds and delivers solution that meet customer expectation.
• Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.

Collaborative    

• Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Represents own interest while being fair to others and their areas.
• Partners with others to get work done.
• Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments.
• Gains trust and support of others.

Inclusive              

• Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures.
• Contributes to a work climate where differences are valued and supported.
• Applies others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results.
• Is sensitive to cultural norms, expectations, and ways or communicating.

Accountable      

• Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same.
• Acts with a clear sense of ownership.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures.
• Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
• Designs feedback loops into work.

Champions VBS                

• Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done.
• Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow.
• Seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. 
• Is a simplifier, focused on cutting through complexity. 
• Prioritizes to the critical few – focuses on what matters most.

Self-Aware         

• Reflects on activities and impact on others.
• Proactively seeks feedback about shortcomings.
• Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences.
• Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits.

Pioneering         

• Comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique.
• Introduces new ways of looking at problems.
• Can take a creative idea and put it into practice.
• Encourages diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.
• Anticipates and adopts innovative digital and technology applications.

Agile     

• Learns quickly when facing new situations.
• Experiments to find new solutions.
• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Extracts lessons learned from failure and mistakes.
• Bounces back from setbacks and failure.