DHL Group: Junior Accountant

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**Overview** This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Accountant within the DHL Group. The role is described as crucial in supporting the company's vision of becoming a Great Place to Work for all. **What you will do** * Take on Central Africa General Ledger Accounting. * Manage the Central Africa Oracle Help-desk and facilitate the transition of Central Africa to Oracle. * Ensure the complete, timely, and accurate processing of all journals related to foreign petty cash. * Follow up on and process insurance claims in a timely manner. * Work collaboratively with other departments regarding financial transactions throughout the company. * Handle daily duties within the accounting department. * Monitor and balance accounting reports. * Assist Auditors. * Maintain a clear audit trail. * Ensure accuracy when capturing financial information, processing transactions, preparing journals, and performing reconciliations. * Prepare and complete reconciliations timeously in accordance with company deadlines and reporting requirements. * Ensure all journal entries are accurately prepared, supported by appropriate documentation, and processed in accordance with company procedures. * Ensure control accounts are cleared promptly, with differences or discrepancies investigated, resolved, and followed up on regularly. * Ensure all claims received are processed and paid promptly, with queries investigated and resolved within agreed timelines. * Administer foreign petty cash claims, ensuring they are complete, supported by required documentation, accurately processed, and actioned promptly. * Address problems raised or initiated by Business Units (BUs) timeously and effectively, with appropriate follow-up and escalation. * Identify discrepancies, investigate financial variances, determine root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions. * Prioritise workloads effectively, ensuring accounting activities, reconciliations, payments, and reporting requirements are completed within established deadlines. * Handle sensitive financial information responsibly and comply with ethical standards, company policies, and internal financial controls. * Take responsibility for assigned tasks, follow through on outstanding matters, and proactively escalate risks, errors, and unresolved issues. * Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, Business Units, suppliers, and other relevant parties to resolve financial queries and maintain effective working relationships. * Work effectively under pressure, particularly during month-end and year-end closing periods, without compromising accuracy or quality. * Work collaboratively with the Finance team and Business Units to achieve financial reporting and operational objectives. * Demonstrate a willingness to learn, receive feedback, develop accounting knowledge, and adapt to new systems and processes. * Use accounting systems and Microsoft Excel effectively to process transactions, perform reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. * Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reduce recurring errors, strengthen financial controls, and enhance service delivery to Business Units. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric * Educated to degree level or equivalent (B Com Accounting) – Desirable * Understanding of divisional financial processes, accounting procedures, and internal control requirements. * Experience supporting Business Units (BUs) with financial queries, reconciliations, claims, and journal entries. * Understanding of divisional reporting requirements, month-end closing processes, and financial deadlines. * Ability to work with operational teams to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies. * Knowledge of cost control, expenditure monitoring, and accurate allocation of financial transactions to the relevant divisions. * Ability to build effective working relationships with divisional stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial service delivery. * Understanding of company policies, financial governance, and divisional procedures. * Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve divisional accounting issues promptly and effectively. * Oracle Knowledge **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate: * Attention to Detail and Numerical Accuracy. * Proficiency in Reconciliation Management. * Accuracy in Journal Entry. * Strong Control Account Management skills. * Competence in Claims Processing and Payment. * Aptitude for Foreign Petty Cash Administration. * Skills in Problem-Solving and Business Unit Support. * Analytical and Problem-Solving abilities. * Excellent Planning, Organisation and Time Management. * High Integrity and Confidentiality. * Accountability and Ownership. * Effective Communication and Stakeholder Management. * Resilience and strong Deadline Management, especially under pressure. * A collaborative approach to Teamwork. * Learning Agility and Adaptability. * Proficiency in Systems and Digital Tools (specifically accounting systems and Microsoft Excel). * A mindset for Continuous Improvement. * An understanding of divisional financial processes, accounting procedures, and internal control requirements. * Experience in supporting Business Units (BUs) with financial queries, reconciliations, claims, and journal entries. * An understanding of divisional reporting requirements, month-end closing processes, and financial deadlines. * The ability to work with operational teams to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies. * Knowledge of cost control, expenditure monitoring, and accurate allocation of financial transactions. * The ability to build effective working relationships with divisional stakeholders. * An understanding of company policies, financial governance, and divisional procedures. * The ability to identify, escalate, and resolve divisional accounting issues promptly and effectively. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.graduates24.com/dhl-group-junior-accountant Source: graduate24

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