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:
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Update the ZIMAPS - PA System with costs and revenue from forecast files and present to manager for weekly forecast meetings
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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.
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Compare forecast data with information in ZIMAPS system to ensure accuracy and balancing of data for closure of vessel and voyages
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Preparation and analysis of comparison reports for monthly closure of vessel and or voyages
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Forecast comparison to previous forecasts, logistics and budgeted trend on a monthly basis
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Update ZIMAPS P & L system with manual adjustments
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Prepare monthly forecast comparison and send to Budget Department
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Prepare monthly forecast comparison for logistics and the actual received from the Logistics Department versus forecasted/budgeted figures
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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);
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To support the yearly Budget preparation and presentation using the software Jadox.
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The full process has to be executed in accordance with Finance Director indication and ZIM guidelines and policy;
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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.
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Update monthly/weekly KPI as per the designed KPI for LABU Lines
Requirements:
- 1-2 years experience in Accounting/Financial Analysis
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Bachelors Degree in Accounting / Business Administration / Economics / Data Analytics
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Microsoft Excel Advanced
- Strong analytical skills
Data Accuracy
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Function:
Countries & Business Development
