Finance Analyst

Main Purpose of the Role:

Ensures that the ZIMBI - PA system is updated with vessel voyage information for Zim lines. Update the Lines’ P&L forecast and participate in weekly forecast meetings to assist in providing insight on budget performance.

Main Tasks:

Update the ZIMAPS - PA System with costs and revenue from forecast files and present to manager for weekly forecast meetings

Updating forecast files with the forecast and booking data received from the Line Analysts for each line. Provide explanation for the changes compared to previous week forecast.

Compare forecast data with information in ZIMAPS system to ensure accuracy and balancing of data for closure of vessel and voyages

Preparation and analysis of comparison reports for monthly closure of vessel and or voyages

Forecast comparison to previous forecasts, logistics and budgeted trend on a monthly basis

Update ZIMAPS P & L system with manual adjustments 

Prepare monthly forecast comparison and send to Budget Department

Prepare monthly forecast comparison for logistics and the actual received from the Logistics Department versus forecasted/budgeted figures

Perform a full review for the standard cost of the main cost items (cargo handling, reefer handling, port call, LT and O/S feeder) in order justify the main deviations between actual vs previous costing version. The above mentioned analysis has to be shared with all Line Managers and Ops. Manager The calculation will include a table with the date a new version was published and the date the analysis was sent - the target is to perform it in accord with the HO timetable (no delay);

To support the yearly Budget preparation and presentation using the software Jadox.

The full process has to be executed in accord with Finance Director indication and ZIM guidelines and policy; 

To support the Finance Director during any finance year for studies and/or simulation in order to promote new business initiatives that to expand the Latin America Business Unit market and service portfolio.

Update monthly/weekly KPI as per the designed KPI for LABU Lines

REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years experience in Accounting/Analysis

• First Degree in Accounting / Business Administration

• Very good command of English Language (Reading, Writing, Speaking)

• Microsoft Suite (Intermediate Level – Excel)

• No travelling required