Commercial Controller

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya DHL Full time
Our vision is to be The Logistics Company for the World. Our mission - Excellence. Simply Delivered. - is our guiding light.

Our Strategy 2020:
Focus.
Connect.
Grow. is our roadmap to the future. We connect people and improve their lives
Summary


Are you a financial expert who is passionate about financial solutions, leadership in supporting the finance team and general 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 finance.

As a Commercial controller, you shall be at the center-stage of ensuring that key financial reports and accounting data are captured well and submitted at the right time for informed decision-making by the management.

About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

Co-ordinate necessary and appropriate accounting data and procedures for the maintenance and preparation of commercial reports for decision making while providing necessary commercial guidance for Kenya as a country.

Provide overall financial leadership to the business and to support Operations managers in Operations Finance related matters and providing operational metrics.

Provides a tracker and advises on deviations of the budgets from actuals.
Responsible for timely invoicing and delivery to clients, collections of debtors and follow-up of aged outstanding receivables.
Co-ordinates and ensures timely and accurate monthly ledger financial reporting of Operational results.
Appraise Operating results of the month against budgets, Forecasts and advise on appropriate action plans.
Actively participates in all Projects related to new business contract acquisition.
Active participation in the Strategic planning and coordination of the Risk management processes.

Defines financial strategy for country (Kenya) and develop approach to Commercial opportunities to ensure long term profitability coordinate variance reporting to previous plans.

Training and development of team to ensure succession plan and continuity.
Facilitates financial reviews with Business Units Managers for the monthly performance.

Checking and ensuring an effective operational processes and processes safeguarding and appropriate internal controls in place are followed and implemented.

Facilitates and coordinates timely and accurate financial records for General Ledger.

About You

Professional Accounting qualification with relevant registration (ACCA / CIMA)
Bachelor's degree in commerce – Finance/Accounting options.
Master's degree in any business-related field is an added advantage.
Minimum years' experience in a management position in Finance with increased responsibility.
Proven experience in the management of a team in finance disciplines.
General experience in Finance and Accounting in a multi-national will be a distinct advantage.
Understanding and practical experience of Supply Chain and Contract Logistics will be a distinct advantage.
Knowledge of the statutory and operating environments in Kenya, Uganda is a distinct advantage.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Well organized individual and results oriented.

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