Current Vacancies at DHL

• Are you a financial accountant 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 financial accountant to support the finance team. As a financial accountant, you shall be expected to support DHL Supply Chain, Kenya in providing Financial, Audit and Tax leadership for the country.

About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

• This is a support position to the DHL Supply Chain Kenya Finance in providing Financial, Audit and Tax leadership for the country.
• Responsible for the countries Financial Accounting Ledger Reporting and Reconciliations.
• Adherence to tax laws, Ledger reconciliation and preparation of tax returns.
• Responsible for Tax Administration, these includes payments.
• Support the Finance Manager with Internal Controls.
• Adherence to group financial reporting guidelines.
• Training the finance team on group financial reporting.
• Working Capital Management, External & internal audit co-ordination.
• Drive compliance awareness in country.
• Ensure Compliance with all Local statutory accounting rules and regulations, Group Accounting policies and procedures and other Compliance driven policies and procedures.
• East Africa Treasury Management, Bank reconciliations, Co-ordinating with SSC on timely Billing, allocation of collections and timely payments of suppliers and cashflow management.
• Responsible for Country Balance sheet reconciliations as per Group guidelines, IFRS and Local GAAP.
• Tax Management for Kenya.
• Custodian of Finance SOPs, ensure regular revision to adopt to current operating environment.
• You may be required to undertake other duties as necessitated by business needs that may not be part of the responsibilities outlined in this role profile.

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.
• 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.

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• Are you an operation graduate ready to venture into the operational space and passionate about logistics operations in a busy environment that offer required solutions to the team and entire business operations in an efficient and effective manner? We are looking for someone with entry-level experience in logistics operations to support and grow with the operation. This role typically involves rotational assignments across different departments or functions within the operation divisions, allowing trainees to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operational management systems, processes & standards.

About The Role Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn & adhere to clear understandings of the clients’ service requirements.
• Build the knowledge & experience to ensure the use of standardized programs & tools.
• To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise.
• To work within operating areas as determined by management and the needs of the business.
• When performing duties - adapt to following operating procedures and safe working practices.
• You may be required to undertake other duties as necessitated by business needs that may not be part of the responsibilities outlined in this role profile.
• Engage and work closely with operations team on implementation of assigned projects e.g standardization, environmental, continuous improvement, accelerated digitalization, data analytics.
• Champion assigned practice- build depths via best practice research and application, team development & training, engagement on relevant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the implementation of projects to improve Safety & Quality culture as well as respect for the environment in our operations.
• Fully responsible for proper handling and safe usage of assigned equipment e.g Desktops, laptops, etc.
• Develops / Delivers high quality / innovative products, services, or solutions.
• Coordinates efforts and aligns resources to achieve objectives.

About You

• Relevant University degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 1+ year’s operations and logistics experience.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, Innovative & creativity.
• Microsoft office proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Well organized individual and results oriented.

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• 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 7 - 10 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.