About Us
At DHL Group, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent all over the world. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building the logistics company for the world. Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value-added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.
Are you a financial accountant who is passionate about financial solutions, leadership in supporting the finance team, in risk, and own fleet operations in a busy environment that offers required solutions to the team and entire business processes efficiently and effectively? We are looking for someone with mid-level experience in financial accountancy (risk and own fleet operations) to support the finance team. As a contract accountant- Risks, and Own Fleet Operations, you shall be expected to support DHL Supply Chain, Kenya in providing Financial and Commercial support in Transport operations.
About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide financial and commercial support to the Contracts.
- Work with the Commercial Controller to develop and control the strategic planning process and the reporting.
- Management of the Insurance in the Country.
- Effective financial management of the account.
- Preparation of annual budget monthly forecasts, monthly management reports and quarterly business reports.
- Management of Risk in the Country.
- Direct & control in liaison with Operations owner the overall Financial Plans and expenditure.
- Accountable for Management accounting and Cost accounting within the assigned contracts.
- Develops and co-ordinates necessary and appropriate accounting data and procedures for the.
- Financing Site Development Plans.
- Support in Internal and External Audits of various contracts.
- Responsible for Working Capital Management.
- Responsible for preparation of Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly financial reports for the Contracts.
- Attends Management meetings to discuss Contract performance.
- Drive Compliance awareness within the Contracts.
- Work with the Finance Controller to develop and control the strategic planning process and the reporting.
- Support decision-making through the provision and use of first-class financial information based on an accurate reporting and costings.
- Preparation of annual budget monthly forecasts, monthly management reports and quarterly business reports.
- Review and challenge of Contract Financial performance, directing and assisting in ensuring achievement of budget and forecast.
- Ensure Compliance with all Local statutory accounting rules and requirements, Group Accounting policies and procedures and other Compliance driven policies and procedures.
- Revenue management ensuring timely and accurate billing of clients and collection of receivables supported by Accounts Receivables.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce – Accounting option.
- Qualified Professional Accounts (ACCA, CPA, CA).
- Professional Course in Insurance
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Experience in a multinational company is an added advantage.
- Negotiation skills.
- Commercial breadth, i.e., general management experience
- Project management (From a finance perspective).
- Track record of strong P&L understanding.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Well organized individual and results oriented.
What We Offer
- DHL Supply Chain has a truly international, Inclusive, and diverse working environment, with a strong emphasis on values and team-based leadership along with an open and engaging company culture.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive health insurance cover – Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical.
- Tools for the assigned tasks and for results delivery
