Divisional Accountant

Job FunctionThe role involves managing financial reporting, supplier claims, compliance, and working capital, with strong cross-functional coordination between commercial, supply chain, and regional finance teams.Key Performance Areas:Play a key role in financial reporting monthly including month-end close processes.Monthly analysis, budgeting and forecasting.Ensure accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders.Ensure compliance with the Imperial financial processes, policies and disciplines.Identify control and reporting gaps and opportunities for improvement.Implementation of FCCS (assisting with loading, reviewing of FCCS packs, and balancing back to Hyperion Financial Management.Review and upload of FCCS packs received from Operations (Actuals, Budgets, Forecasts).Maintenance and update of Head Office packs.Clear monthly FCCS validations in conjunction with Operations.Assist Operations where needed in regard to their reporting requirements.Maintenance, update and building of the divisional Hyperion retrieve report.Maintain Divisional capex register and reporting thereon.Maintain Divisional lease register (K IFRS 16) and reporting thereon.Review of divisional Head office processing.Preparation of Divisional Head office balance sheet reconciliation.Liaise with auditors at year end.Drafting of annual financial statements where required.Ad hoc finance projects and requirements.Review monthly tax computations for Support BUs for accuracy and completeness & tax rate recons.Assist with investment impairment and goodwill impairment testing for year-end audit.Provide assistance to the Finance Executive and VP Finance as required.Qualifications Required:CA (SA) with minimum 2 years post articles experience.Experience and Skills Required:At least five years’ operational experience at management level in a road freight company.Display a sound knowledge of financial reporting and accounting conventions (IFRS).Excellent computer skills - Be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power Point).Be a self-starter, who is able to work independently and pay attention to detail.Display conceptual, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.Business acumen with strong leadership and management skills.Possess sound analytical and interpersonal skills and have unquestionable integrity.Possess excellent English verbal and written skills.Conflict management skills.Good communication skills.Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.Speed, accuracy and meticulous attention to detail is critical.Ability to perform financial, statistical and technical analyses.Strong performance-management focus.Must be an active Team Player.Hands on participation required.About DP WorldTrade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.EEO StatementDP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.