Jobs at Volvo Group

Position Description

• The main purpose of the position is to be a Co-Driver towards New Truck Sales to achieve their sales objectives through a wholly owned and operated sales organization. To ensure that the department is fully compliant in terms of process and procedure within the levels defined by the organisation within given authorisation rules, guidelines, policies, procedures.
• The role is based at the Volvo Group Southern Africa Pty headquarters. The Role is a member of the Commercial Offering Management Team.
• Reporting: This position reports to the Director Commercial Offering and Used Trucks Southern Africa, or to the position that the company may appoint.

Job Objectives

• Managing the administration process from Customer order to Delivery and Payment as per the Truck Sales Process (TSP).
• Manage and direction of the Sales Administration Team.
• Secure and consolidate order planning for South Africa as per Demand Plan.
• Co-ordinate that the correct orders are placed together with Product/Ordering Manager in South Africa.
• Management of the Order Book and Inventory in conjunction with Director New Truck Sales, Regional Sales Manager (RSM’s) and Sales Executives.
• Co-ordination with Group Truck Operations (GTO) Plant Durban on the production planning as per Demand plan.
• Ensure Inventory Stock list and sales tracker is aligned with Business Control.
• Maintain qualitative accounting information flow with the Financial Control Accounting (FCA) department and Business Control.
• Informing the related parties about the current status of units for delivery.
• Compile the daily, weekly and monthly reports to update the relevant Department.
• Secure consistency in the Sales Order Process (SOP) planning and processing, monitor deviations and develop action plans for improvement.
• Manage New Truck Sales debtors book with focus on overdue.
• Manage trade-ins to ensure clearing and process completion.
• Manage purchase order function for all Customer Adaptation (CA) and related items of vehicles.
• Prepare information and budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure all sales related processes are to date and adhered to.
• Ensure that all audit findings are corrected and ensuring an action plan is implemented.

Qualification, Skills & Knowledge:

• Project Management.
• Business Acumen.
• Planning & Organization.
• Understanding of Truck Market.
• Good Negotiation Skills.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Preparation and presentation of product info.
• Minimum Business Management related diploma / degree.
• NQF 4 FAIS Qualification (Advantageous).
• Strong candidates with VAF experience within the Banking environment will also be considered.

Key Competencies:

• A true team player with strong interpersonal skills – including excellent written and oral communication with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of management and colleagues.
• Highly competent with digital & IT tools, including Office 365 and Volvo Group related systems.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with a strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility, energy and time management skills with the ability to deal with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written communication.
• Good knowledge of the market and the customers.
• Business Drive.
• Ability to take Initiative.
• Work in accordance with the Volvo Group processes, the Code of Conduct and the Volvo Group Values.

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Position Description

Volvo Trucks Southern Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for a graduate to get exposure in various Business Control functions as described below.

• The main purpose of the job is support function, you will learn to manage different activities in the Finance area within Central Business Control. The position is based in Boksburg at the Head Office. Some travel occasionally is to be expected.
• The successful candidate will have exposure to various functions within the Business Control.

Reporting: This position will report to the CFO.
Job Objectives:

• To support with Management cost control.
• To support with monthly Financial Reporting i.e.
  • Journal posting and review on SAP accounting system.
  • Reporting financial results on Company’s reporting system (VGCS system).
  • Detailed financial analyses vs Planned/Budget.
  • Preparing and presenting results to Business Control Global Team.
• To support with preparing financial forecast and budget.
• To support with equipment investment management.
• To support with management accounting tools to visualize results and data.
• To support with other Finance related tasks.
• To support with cost reports and analyses the cost for accuracy and completeness.
• To support work with Cash Flow, both actuals and forecasted to present and visualize this in tools like Power Bi, AI, Robot analytics etc.
• This role also requires you to participate in many areas, but main focus will be Central Business Controlling.
• Participate in projects to drive progress.
• Liase with other Finance colleagues for decision making, analysis, reporting and consolidation.

As a successful Graduate Business Controller will:

• Perform current work.
• Develop the work.
• Develop yourself.
• Develop the team.

We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusiveness to make us a stronger and better organization. The motivation and passion to support our customers set us apart from others that want to be like us. Our company culture is how we interact with each other, with our customers and society as a whole. It is the foundation on which everything else is built. We embrace new ideas and constantly challenge the status quo – innovation is driven by a willingness to change to stay ahead and find smart ways to create new solutions. The role may require rotation of work tasks to keep us updated.
Participate and drive new technology as an important role with automation and artificial intelligence.
Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance.

Key Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office - confident in PowerPoint and Excel advantageous).
• Power Bi/AI exposure or the interest in visualization tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to multi-task.
• Time management as we report globally to pre-defined deadlines.
• Administration Skills.
• Ability to work under the pressure.
• Flexible and with social skills as we interact with many internal and external stakeholders.