DHL Senior Cost Controller Jobs in South Africa
Job Purpose
To assist in developing and maintaining commercial agreements with customers that meet DHL commercial expectations. Capabilities include: Activity Based Costing, Customer Profitability, Cost Management, Structured Tariffs, Customer negotiation, Contract knowledge.
Key Areas of Responsibility Include:
Provide Baseline inputs on Cost changes and Client volumes during Forecasting and Budgeting cycles
Assist BD team with new business proposals
Provide timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management and Customers on a daily, weekly / monthly basis
Pro-actively identify opportunities across the sector
Assist Commercial Controller in submitting BCA (Business Case Assessment) documents for approval
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
Plan and record variable costs across the BU
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies across the BU
Prepare budgeting reports
Analyze and report profit margins across the BU
Collecting and analyzing data about the BU’s operational costs
Carrying out cost to serve analysis
Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management
Recommending changes to the BU’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize pro
Developing and analyzing cost standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and establish customer network on a working level (coach network)
Monitor Financial KPIs, ensure quality standards and financial targets are being met
Coordinate the resolving of financial issues and push for process improvements
Collect and share knowledge and best practices
Review input from opportunity team, ensure quality and commercial standards are met
Analyze collected data together with operational and functional experts and provide strategies for cost saving and efficiency
Qualifications/requirements:
5 Years Costing & Accounting experience.
B.Com degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study – Essential
Tertiary Qualification (Logistics, Business) – Advantageous
Matric – Essential
Competencies & Skills
Maintains effective relationships with customers
Develops and delivers high quality / innovative services and solutions
Focuses on customers and gains their commitment
Gains management and colleague support to meet customer needs”
Act in line with DPDHL strategy
Communicates DPDHL strategy”
Establishes clear, challenging and achievable objectives
Coordinates effort and aligns resources to achieve objectives if required by the project
Regularly reviews and communicates progress against objectives and adjusts as needed
Takes responsibility for own decision and recognizes the contribution of others”
Provides candid and regular feedback
Supports the development of others
Inspires others to develop themselves”
Conveys a clear sense of personal goals and values
Actively seeks feedback to improve performance
Develops new skills and modifies behaviors based on feedback”
Operational knowledge and understanding of service delivery – Desirable
Ability to understand instructions and to accurately carry out instructions – Desirable
React to customers in a courteous and professional manner – Desirable
Languages
English – verbal and written – Fluent
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; DHL Senior Cost Controller Jobs in South Africa
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