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 over the world. We provide challenge and opportunity 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, warehouse and transport operations in a busy environment that offer required solutions to the team and entire business processes in an efficient and effective manner? We are looking for someone with mid-level experience in financial accountancy (Warehouse operations) to support the finance team. As a contract accountant, you shall be expected to support DHL Supply Chain, Kenya in providing Financial and Commercial support in the Warehouse operations.
About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide financial and commercial support to the Contracts.
- Effective financial management of the account.
- Direct & control in liaison with the Operations owner the overall Financial Plans and expenditures.
- Accountable for Management accounting and Cost accounting within the assigned contracts.
- Develop and coordinate necessary and appropriate accounting data and procedures for the.
- Financing Site Development Plans.
- Support in Internal and External Audits of various contracts.
- 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).
- Minimum 5 years of experience.
- Knowledge of an ERP system.
- Commercial breadth, i.e., general management experience
- Project management (From a finance perspective).
- Track record of strong P&L understanding.
What We Offer
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive health insurance cover – Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical.
- Tools for the assigned tasks and for results delivery.
