DHL Supply Chain South Africa invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Finance Clerk position based in Kempton Park, Gauteng. This role focuses on accurately capturing and processing waybills daily to ensure strict financial control over client contracts. The position demands careful attention to detail, timely billing aligned with contractual deadlines, and effective support in recovering outstanding payments. Candidates with a background in finance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain precise records are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

The role offers exposure to key financial operations within one of the world’s leading logistics companies, emphasizing accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with various departments. It provides a valuable platform for professional growth by participating in audits, asset verification, and projects, as well as analyzing load rates to ensure correct billing. Fluency in English and previous experience in a similar finance environment are essential to succeed in this fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Position: Finance Clerk
Reference Number: AV-313915
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Division: Supply Chain
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (45 hours per week)

About DHL

Deutsche Post DHL Group stands as the world’s leading logistics and mail company, operating in over 220 countries and territories. As one of the largest employers globally, the organization leads as Europe’s largest postal service, a key partner for eCommerce, and a pioneer in secure digital communication. The company holds the top position in contract logistics and international express delivery while maintaining a strong presence in the forwarding business.

Joining DHL Supply Chain South Africa means contributing to a global company dedicated to service excellence, quality, and sustainability. The focus lies in leveraging global trade to connect people and enhance lives, not only for customers but for every member of the organization.

Role Outline

The Finance Clerk role involves the daily capturing of waybills for preparation and processing to ensure financial control over client contracts. The position requires accurate and timely billing of client activities in line with contractual timelines, maintaining precision and efficiency in financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect waybills daily for preparation and processing.
• Verify and check the weight and volumetric details of waybills against client contracts.
• Maintain a daily schedule of incoming waybills.
• Scan and label all DHL client waybills into Oculus daily.
• Ensure all documents are properly signed and distributed.
• Process bills, checks, receipts, and other financial documents.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with other departments.
• Capture waybills accurately into relevant systems.
• Provide support to the Business Unit (BU) in recovering outstanding payments.
• Assist with capturing and scanning Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.
• Support the capturing of petty cash transactions.
• Scan petty cash supporting documents for record-keeping and audit purposes.
• Analyze loads planned on DCT to ensure correct rates are applied.
• Participate in finance-related projects, including audits and asset verification.
• Prepare accurate and complete billing files on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for clients.
• Validate billing information against PODs and system data where available.
• File PODs with Metrofile as per client contractual agreements.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies, and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary qualification in Finance Management (advantageous).
• Knowledge of client requirements and customer needs.

Languages

• English (proficiency required).

Why Join DHL?

This role offers the opportunity to work for a global leader in logistics, contributing to a team that prioritizes service, quality, and sustainability. The Finance Clerk position provides a platform to develop financial and operational skills while supporting critical processes that ensure client satisfaction and organizational success.

To apply for the Finance Clerk position at DHL Supply Chain South Africa, submit a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications. Ensure the application clearly demonstrates how skills match the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.

Applications can be sent through the official DHL careers portal or the specified job reference number AV-313915. Include a cover letter expressing interest in the position and explaining suitability. Follow any additional instructions provided in the job advert, and submit the application before the closing date.