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Industrial Projects Head, LATAM
Access World Peru / Chile
Full Time
Peru, South America
Posted 2 weeks ago
Access World is a global freight & project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Reports to the Projects Head, Global, the highly motivated individual will possess the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in LATAM, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc.; Head our Project logistics presence within LATAM generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company’s existing network; Supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for LATAM region; The ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift projects within Americas and abroad.
Duties will include but not limiting to:
Ability to work independently and in a team
Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines
Ability to travel
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
General knowledge of exports, imports, warehousing and transport
Positive attitude and willingness to help
Good in both written and spoken English
Superior interpersonal and communications skills
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Interested Applicants please email your resume to HR.asia@accessworld.com
- Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within LATAM
- Budget Preparations and Financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across LATAM
- Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
- Develop New Network Partners across LATAM for strategic locations
- Development of business within LATAM to further complement the Growth Strategy
- Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
- Support existing Project departments within Africa, APAC, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in LATAM
- Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
- Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
- Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
- Develop new markets outside of the current project business within Access World LATAM
- Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
- Actively participate as a member of Access World Global Project team and working closely with other business units within Asia and other Access World entities globally
- Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads
- Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results
- Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation
- Ensure compliance with Access World Group Policies
- Minimum a degree / Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics field
- Minimum 5-years Projects/HLOOG experience
- Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
- Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
- Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on:
- Local and Over-border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift
- Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural team
- Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills
- Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude
Job Features
Access World is a global freight & project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and ...
Accounting Clerk – Mexico
Access World Mexico
Full Time
Mexico, North America
Posted 4 weeks ago
Access World is a global Freight & Project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and the Americas. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance & Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Reports to: David Segovia Chacon
Department: Finance
Location: Polanco, Mexico City
Job Overview:
As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for four processes: accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and banking.
Accruals
- Verify that transactions have an assigned cost and sale.
- Analyze the accuracy of the recorded amount and verify that the transaction status is complete.
- Record the accruals and administrative expenses in the ERP system.
- Analysis of accounts payable and ensuring accurate records in the ERP system.
- Monthly control and reconciliation of accounts payable with the AP Analyst.
- Weekly review of entries made by the AP Analyst (purchase invoices and payments).
- Analyze accounts receivable and ensure proper recording in the ERP.
- Monthly control and reconciliation of accounts receivable with the AR Analyst.
- Weekly review of entries made by the AR Analyst (sales invoices and collections).
- Weekly upload of bank statements for three checking accounts.
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations in the Banking module.
- Solid knowledge of accounting and experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements.
- Knowledge of Oracle ERP (not mandatory – training will be provided in all relevant modules).
- Ability to record accounting transactions and properly maintain accounting records.
- Ability to work in a team, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills are highly valued.
Job Features
Access World is a global Freight & Project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply cha...
Senior Stock Controller
Access World Durban
Full Time
Africa, South Africa (Durban)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, Storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Stock Manager
Location: Durban
Purpose of the position:
Reporting into the Stock Manager, responsible and accountable for the handling of key accounts within the stock departments of the Access World Durban facility. The Stock Controller is to ensure that adequate, updated and correct inventory records are to be set up and maintained throughout the facility. All transactions of all inventories housed within the facility are to be properly documented with a sufficient audit trail being present.
Objectives:
- 100% of the cargo is to 100% accounted for 100% of the time.
- Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
- Accurate reporting of client stock within the warehouse.
- Execute inventory control timeously with 100%accuracy.
- Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations.
- Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks.
- All stock confirmation is to happen on a real time basis.
- Participate in coordination between the operations, and Client Controlling team within Access World to ensure that stock requirements and deliverables are achieved.
- Manage all processes relating to stock control, including:
- Validation of all received cargo within 24 hours of receipt.
- Ensuring conformance to daily reports.
- Drafting Packing list on instructions provided.
- Client satisfaction.
- Reporting per shipment on time in time.
- Issuance of holding certificates.
- Continuance of the information flow between the operations and admin teams.
- The stock controller is responsible for ensuring all administrative information is a mirror image of the cargo housed within the metal’s facility and its movement thereof.
- Any person that handles any cargo within the facility is personally accountable and responsible for the stock being handled.
- 100% of the cargo house within the facility is 100% accounted for 100% of the time.
- 100% accuracy of work 100%of the time.
- Conformance to the Access Standard of cargo management.
- Efficient, effective and timeous standards of work.
- Regular updates regarding cargo receipts, stock movement, packing and stock holding with the operations and admin team.
- Effective use of e-mail communications.
- Communicate professionally at all times with all parties.
- Daily stock holding reporting of key accounts.
- Daily stock holding certificates of key accounts.
- Daily reconciliation of stock of key accounts.
- Exception report of key accounts.
- Advise management immediately when agreed procedures cannot be conformed to.
- Monthly reporting on stock movement, stockholding.
- Forward Planning on a regular basis.
- Intimate knowledge of and adherence to all Access World cargo related SOP’s.
- Comprehensive knowledge of customer specific cargo.
- The ability to work extended hours dependant on operational demands.
- The ability to fill roles within the stock department.
- Assisting other team members to resolve queries.
- Self-motivation to work in isolation as well as having the ability to work within a team environment.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook Express, SAP.
- Proficient in Navis.
- Basic Customs Knowledge (an advantage).
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build and maintain strong relationships within Access World.
- Ability to work under pressure and to consistently meet deadlines on a 24 / 7 basis.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records and generate high quality reports.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the emphasis on pro-active anticipation of challenges with appropriate contingency responses.
- 3-5 Years proven work experience in relevant field (is an advantage).
- Ability to follow SOP’s and procedures without deviation.
- Matric
- Excel Skills
- Experience in WMS / Oracle
- Degree in Supply Chain Management
- 3 - 5 Years Experience
Job Features
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, Storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project ...
Stock Manager
Access World Durban
Full Time
Africa, South Africa (Durban)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, Storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Stock General Manager
Location: Durban
Purpose
The purpose of the Stock Manager position is to oversee and manage all stock-related operations within the organization to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. The Stock Manager is responsible for controlling stock movements, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry regulations.
This role focuses on improving operational efficiency, minimizing stock variances, and maximizing profitability through effective stock control and revenue management. The Stock Manager works closely with internal departments, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless stock operations that support the company’s strategic goals and service delivery standards.
Key Requirements/ Responsibilities:
- Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient daily stock handling for exports by establishing performance metrics, monitoring KPIs, and optimizing processes to enhance productivity and accuracy.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective allocation of resources to maximize profitability in export stock operations.
- Supervision & Leadership: Oversee department managers and stock teams, including recruitment, coaching, training, and performance management to build a high-performing workforce.
- Stock Control & Analysis: Manage all export stock movements (inbound, outbound, and in-transit), perform daily analysis to predict potential issues, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Process Optimization: Develop and enhance stock control procedures, ensuring efficiency and compliance with SOPs.
- System & Technology Utilization: Use advanced software (e.g., Oracle) to monitor demand, track stock characteristics, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Collaboration: Work closely with warehouse staff, logistics providers, clearing agents, and other departments to achieve export goals and client satisfaction.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to customs, export regulations, financing house requirements, and client-specific standards while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on export stock movements, levels, variances, and performance trends for management and client review.
- Solutions driven individual.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to face challenges with a positive attitude.
- Ability to function well under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability.
- Systematic and methodical.
- An assertive and confident disposition.
- A sense of urgency.
- A reliable, self-disciplined, enthusiastic team player with a “can-do” attitude.
- Preferably Qualification in logistics and supply chain management.
- BCOM - supply chain management.
- Diploma in Logistics and supply chain management.
- Over 5 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management environment.
- Ability to work accurately and within deadlines.
- Business and financial intelligence.
- High level of analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to plan, co-ordinate, organise and prioritise self and team.
- Very good organisational skills.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Above-average Excel skills.
- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
Job Features
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, Storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project ...
Customer Service Representative, Transport
Access World Gosforth
Full Time
Africa, South Africa (Johannesburg)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products as well as general cargo, Renewables and Project related cargo. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Transport Manager
Department: Transport - Overborder
Location: Gosforth
Purposes of the position:
- Ensuring new shipments are registered immediately once received
- Do all Tracking and tracing of orders, and ensure Pre-Alert documents are received
- Updating clients on daily basis or when the client requires it
- Ensuring that files are profitable
- Minimizing losses on files
- Updating clients and communicating with transporters
- Ensuring that shipments are cleared correctly, and a Clearing Instruction is in the file
- Loading all purchases and selling on file
- Doing Status reports
- Managing trucking activities and the efficient transportation of goods
- Ensuring all emails are attended to within 24 hours of receiving them
- All queries are attended to within 48 hours of receiving them
- Monitor all third parties on shipments and ensure payments are made timeously
- Complying with Department SOP
- Receive new order bookings from sales representatives or customer
- A file to be opened immediately, all correspondence to be printed and kept in the file
- Keep clients updated daily on the progress of their shipment/orders
- Requesting Invoices from service providers
- Arranging transport for collection and deliveries of your shipments, Locally and Cross-border within Southern Africa
- Requesting and following up on PODS, ensuring that all drafts and final closing of the file are signed off by your manager
- Advise the client of any cost amendments from the original Estimate
- Liaise with hauliers for bookings of trucks and daily tracking
- Send load cons and rate agreements to hauliers
- Ensure clients are invoiced in line with what has been agreed upon and the costing is accurate
- Ensure all customer CODs are applied for on time once Feri’s has been received
- Ensure invoices are dispatched regularly and in line with the procedure set out
- Ensure supplier invoices are in line with proposed costing on Oracle and returned to the Manager
- Ensure that clients are invoiced according to the Credit terms set out for their respective Accounts i.e. COD and Account clients
- Taking responsibility for your files on your desk
- Ensuring that your workstation is always kept neat
- All files that you handle will be filled away by yourself
- Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager
- Ensure client-specific regulations and operational requirements as per client SOP i.e. Border Processors, Healthcare, Pharma, Foodstuffs, Dangerous Goods, Arms Control Compliance, etc. are adhered to
- Ensure performance deviations are appropriately documented and reported
- Ensuring all Files are Invoiced timeously
- Ensuring all files are balanced and the FNB report is kept up to date
- Ensuring all Acquittals are submitted to the customs department immediately once received
- Ensure, where applicable that clients are advised, to put in notice for any unexpected costs, such as standing time, etc.
- Communication Skills & Strong negotiation skills
- Service-oriented and proactive team player
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Self-confidence
- Ability to manage change
- The ability to work under pressure
- Matric
- A Qualification in “Logistics, Supply Chain, and Transport” will be an added advantage
- Experience in Oracle will be advantageous
Job Features
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Payroll Officer
Access World Durban
Full Time
Africa, South Africa (Durban)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: HCM Executive, Africa
Department: Human Capital Management
Location: Durban
Purpose
The Payroll Officer is responsible for reviewing payroll outputs provided by external vendors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies and statutory requirements. This role supports payroll governance, maintains audit readiness, and provides timely communication to internal stakeholders.
Key Requirements/ Responsibilities:
Payroll Review and Compliance
- Review payroll reports and outputs from the outsourced provider for accuracy and completeness.
- Validate employee data, deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, labour regulations, and company policies.
- Identify discrepancies and escalate issues for resolution.
- Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes and statutory reporting.
- Support reconciliation of payroll accounts and ensure traceability of changes.
- Assist in preparing compliance reports and year-end reconciliations.
- Communicate with external payroll provider to clarify queries and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor vendor adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance standards.
- Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders on payroll status and issues.
- Work closely with HR and Finance teams to validate data and ensure accurate reporting.
- Support integration of payroll data with HR and finance systems.
- Collaborate on process improvements and system enhancements.
- Identify payroll risks and control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
- Track payroll review deadlines, approval timelines, and statutory submission dates.
- Assist with bonus administration and tax year-end activities.
- Reviewing and validating payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, salary changes, allowances, deductions) prior to submission to the vendor.
- Ensuring changes are authorised and supported by approved documentation.
- Maintaining a clear audit trail of payroll amendments.
- Analytical and detail-oriented.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong understanding of payroll controls and risk management.
- Ability to interpret legislation and apply it accurately.
- Process-driven and methodical.
- Proactive and solution-oriented.
- Adaptable to changes in legislation and technology.
- Professional and approachable.
- Diploma or degree in Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–5 years of payroll or finance experience.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with payroll systems and strong Excel skills.
Job Features
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project ...
Customer Service Controller, Transport
Access World Durban
Full Time
Africa, South Africa (Durban)
Posted 2 months ago
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Over border Transport Manager
Department: Over border - Transport
Location: Durban
Key Requirements/ Responsibilities:
- Ensuring Shipments are captured on the Over border Transport schedule
- Tracking of Deliveries, Monitoring loading and offloading delays
- Communicating with customers and updating them regularly
- Monitor Transport costs such as Standing Time, and obtaining supporting documents from transporters for recovery
- Ensuring all mails are attended to within 24 hours of receiving them
- File Management
- All queries are attended to within 48 hours of receiving them
- Monitor all creditor payments and processing of invoices
- Complying with Department SOP
- Require Abnormal Transport knowledge and understand the direct discharge process prior to vessel berth
- Understanding various transport routes for over border and border documents for import/export clearance
- Understand customs rules and regulations
- Facilitate a customs entry between Transporter and clearing agent
- Sourcing new transporters
- Facilitate loading from various ports and warehouses
- Keeping track of cargo and tonnages
- Good excel skills for numerous forms of operational reporting
- System orientated and process driven
- Debtors (Invoicing, Recovery, Pod Tracking)
- Sourcing of trucks
- Updating daily shipment reports
- Engaging with all transporters
- Tracking deliveries daily for all customers
- Facilitate the loading from Port
- Following up with customs release on trucks with project controllers to avoid standing time
- Engaging with warehouse on delays with loading of trucks
- Working extended hours and weekends when required
- Updating various reports
- Following up with various ports and inspection teams to avoid delays in loading
- Facilitate the customs entry
- Engaging with customers for truck requirements
- Obtaining transport rates and keep track of rate schedules
- Keeping up to date with creditors payments, making sure invoices are processed on time
- Communicating and engaging with various stakeholders internal and externally
- Follow up on claims and keeping record of damages, incidents and accidents
- Keeping track of all shipment file and managing costing schedules
- Filing of documents
- Matric
- Tertiary Education or studying towards(Advantage)
- 3 / 5 years' experience in the Over border Transport Industry
- Computer Literate – MS Office Suite, Excel skills
- Good Listening and communication
- Oracle (Advantageous)
Job Features
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project ...
Accountant
Access World Durban
Full Time
Africa, South Africa (Durban)
Posted 2 months ago
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, Storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Department: Finance
Location: Durban
Purpose of the position:
The Accountant will be responsible for the accurate reporting for the South African entities in terms of IFRS and focus on monthly financial and management accounting.
Key Requirements/ Responsibilities:
- Maintain full control of the bookkeeper function in the financial/administration department
- Maintain and review internal controls and implement policies and procedures
- Financial/Administration Duties
- Adhere to all deadlines
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash flow Statements
- Intercompany transactions ensuring accuracy
- Monthly Business Unit expense analysis
- Budget Variance Analysis by Business Unit & overall company
- Month-End Reporting
- Reviewing of opex-related invoices
- Audit and review of Petty Cash recons
- VAT Returns / Reconciliations including SARS e-filing submissions
- Assist with Internal Audit requirements
- Assist with external annual audits
- Update and review FAR and tax asset registers monthly
- Preparation of journal entry postings
- Review of interfacing files, across all regions in AWSA and resolution of issues identified
- Monitor and supervise the process of capturing of expenses to ensure valid, accurate and complete processing
- Daily reporting on specific account balances
- Daily/weekly reporting of intercompany balances
- Guiding the rest of the finance team (including AP/AR/Accountants) by providing support to ensure accurate reporting
- Review of balance sheet accounts
- Preparation of key balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of journals required for revenue accruals, revenue reports and analysis of revenue system reports
- Preparation of Month end reporting to Group: FRP submission by region for accuracy
- Assistance with monthly schedules / accrued expenses recons/ prepayments
- Review of business units PnL by ensuring accuracy on PnL reporting
- Working with different business units to understand segment reporting
- Liaising with various business units (operations /legal / HR/ GM’s) to provide solutions
- Assistance with preparation of year-end financial statements
- Responding to audit and other queries
- Systems improvements
- Budget preparation
- Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial and management reports to senior management
- Work closely with finance teams of entities across the group, understanding the reporting processes
- Take ownership and initiative to review, enhance, streamline, and monitor finance workflows, internal controls, and processes to improve efficiency
- Prepare monthly and annual results by IFRS reporting standards
- Liaison with external professionals on audit, tax, secretarial and other issues to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance
- Ensure compliance with Access World Group Policies
- Support function to the Head of Finance and Senior Financial Accountant
- Ad-hoc other duties as required
- We need someone with a strong sense of accountability
- Solutions-driven individual
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to face challenges with a positive attitude
- Ability to function well under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
- Systematic and methodical
- An assertive and confident disposition
- A sense of urgency; and
- A reliable, self-disciplined, enthusiastic team player with a “can-do” attitude
- B Com degree or equivalent qualification
- Min 3-5 years accounting work experience
- Ability to work accurately and within deadlines
- High level of analytical skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to plan and prioritize
- Good organizational skills
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Above-average Excel skills
- Completed articles would be most advantageous for the role
- Oracle system experience
- Logistics industry experience
- Working knowledge of forex and exchange control (an advantage)
- SAP Business One or Microsoft Dynamics experience
Job Features
Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, Storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project ...
Industrial Projects Head, GCA
Access World China (Shanghai)
Full Time
Asia Pacific, China (Shanghai)
Posted 3 months ago
Access World is a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Department: Industrial Projects
Reports to: Commercial Head, Freight & Project Forwarding
Purposes of the position:
- Head our Project logistics presence within GCA generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company’s existing network as well as;
- Supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for GCA
- The ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift projects within GCA and abroad
- A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in GCA, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc
- Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within GCA
- Budget Preparations and financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across GCA
- Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
- Develop New Network Partners across GCA for strategic locations
- Development of business within GCA to further complement the Growth Strategy
- Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
- Support existing Project departments within Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in GCA
- Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
- Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
- Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
- Develop new markets outside of the current project business within Access World GCA
- Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
- Actively participate as a member of Access World Global Project team and working closely with other business units within GCA and other Access World entities globally
- Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads
- Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results
- Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation
- Ensure compliance with Access World Group Policies
- Internal
- Customer service teams
- Commercial and Operations teams globally
- Country management teams
- Compliance department
- Legal department
- Overseas offices and branches
- External
- Business community, especially the project logistics sectors
- Local joint venture partners
- International Customers and other market participants
- Strategic service providers and vendors (e.g. warehouse providers, shipping lines, trucking companies, freight forwarding agents, etc.)
- Gain experience in executing green field projects in multiple countries
- Regional investment work
- Exposure to commodities, freight and industrial markets in the region
- Minimum a degree/Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics field
- Minimum 5-years Projects/HLOOG experience in China
- Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
- Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
- Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on:
- Local and Over-border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift
- Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural team
- Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills
- Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines
- Ability to travel
- Availability after office hours
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Good administrative skills
- Quick to learn
- Proactivity
- General knowledge of exports, imports, warehousing and transport
- Positive attitude and willingness to help
- Good in both written and spoken English
- Superior interpersonal and communications skills
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Regularly updating customers on rate levels and market dynamics
- Effective use of telephonic and email communications
- Close working relationship with staff and clients
- Outgoing personality to be able to communicate effectively with customers and build positive relationships
- Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads to and from GCA
Job Features
Access World is a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain so...
Industrial Projects Head, SEA
Access World Singapore / Malaysia / Thailand
Full Time
Asia Pacific, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Posted 4 months ago
Access World is a global freight & project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Reports to the Global Head, Freight & Project Forwarding, the highly motivated individual will possess the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing and developing client and vendor relationships in Asia, including transporters, route consultants, port operators, carriers etc.; Head our Project logistics presence within Southeast Asia generating new business opportunities through own network as well as leveraging the company’s existing network; Supporting other global project teams for projects originating in or destined for Southeast; The ability to plan and execute complex logistics and transportation projects including Heavy Lift projects within Asia and abroad.
Duties will include but not limiting to:
Ability to work independently and in a team
Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines
Ability to travel
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
General knowledge of exports, imports, warehousing and transport
Positive attitude and willingness to help
Good in both written and spoken English
Superior interpersonal and communications skills
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Interested Applicants please email your resume to HR.asia@accessworld.com
- Development and Maintenance of the Project Forwarding Vertical within Asia
- Budget Preparations and Financial responsibility for the Project Forwarding Business Unit across Asia
- Responsible for the implementation and future strategy sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy verticals within Project Business Unit
- Develop New Network Partners across Asia for strategic locations
- Development of business within Asia Pacific to further complement the Growth Strategy
- Develop new customer relations with specific focus sectors and maintain key existing customer relationships as and when allocated
- Support existing Project departments within Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe in drafting complex project logistics proposals and execution thereof for clients based in APAC
- Devise and implement the Commercial Strategy; identify business opportunities within the industry and convert into revenue
- Responsible for the performance of complex and technical logistics operations for both overseas and in-country projects
- Procurements of transport and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargo
- Develop new markets outside of the current project business within Access World Asia
- Address internal and external operational issues, liaising and coordinating with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal clients
- Actively participate as a member of Access World Global Project team and working closely with other business units within Asia and other Access World entities globally
- Communicate and work with all overseas Access World branches on Freight & Project leads
- Monthly reporting in the form of business unit EBIT results
- Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation
- Ensure compliance with Access World Group Policies
- Minimum a degree / Diploma from recognized Institute in the logistics field
- Minimum 5-years Projects/HLOOG experience in Asia
- Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
- Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
- Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on:
- Local and Over-border transport of Breakbulk, OOG and heavy lift
- Analytical approach with capabilities of compiling project shipment estimates and load planning
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural team
- Strong character, initiative, creative, innovative and analytical skills
- Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude
Job Features
Access World is a global freight & project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and ...
Commercial Manager – Battery Materials
Access World China (Shanghai)
Full Time
Asia Pacific, China (Shanghai)
Posted 6 months ago
Access World is a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Department: Commercial, Non-Ferrous Metals
Reports to: Deputy Commercial Head, Non-Ferrous Metals, GCA
Purposes of the position:
- A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing new accounts and develop the battery materials business including Nickel, Cobalt & Lithium etc.
- Manage and meet targeted growth for the battery material, including Nickel, Cobalt & Lithium
- Establishing new battery materials sales strategies, developing new battery materials opportunities, building and maintaining client relationship Formulate 6-12 months sales action plan in line with group direction
- Meet and achieve battery materials, mainly Nickel, Cobalt & Lithium sales target KPI and budget
- Weekly/monthly commercial reporting to direct Manager on all sales and business development
- Hunting for new battery materials sales in China
- Participate in global and local tenders
- Communicate, share and collaborate with all overseas Access World branches on leads generated to and from any locations
- Strong team player whilst liaising and coordinating with clients, vendors and internal operational team members
- Ensure compliance to Access World Group Policies
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
- To achieve and complete annual revenue/GP target
- Ensure customer database is updated and all sales related reports/plans/Monday system are completed in a timely manner
- Internal
- Overseas offices and/or branches
- Local operations team
- Key staff from Global office
- External
- Direct clients
- Strategic service providers, partners and vendors
- Government regulatory agency/port authorities
- International commercial development
- Exposure to Global role
- Diploma or degree in business administration, logistics or a related field
- More than 5 years relevant experience with a track record in sales and business development in the battery materials industry. Including lithium, nickel, cobalt
- Existing business pipelines and connections will be a plus
- Existing network within the battery materials industry, producers, traders, consumers, freight forwarders
- Existing knowledge of battery materials markets and different products involved
- Result oriented with strong ability to prioritize tasks in order to achieve assigned sales targets
- Resourceful with excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair are critical to the success of this role
- An accomplished self-starter who is able to hands-on/lead the whole cycle of commercial process from acquisition to fulfilment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment
- Flexible in working with partners from different time zones when required
- Good influencing skills with a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Fluent in Chinese, fluency in English is a plus
Job Features
Access World is a global commodities warehousing and freight forwarding company including logistics business. Active in more than 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain so...
Commercial Assistant
Access World Mexico City
Full Time
Mexico City, North America
Posted 7 months ago
Access World is a global Freight & forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in 30+ countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor- made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and the Americas. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance & Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Reports to: Commercial Director
Department: Commercial
Purposes of the position:
The Commercial Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the commercial or business development department. This position involves providing administrative and organizational assistance, coordinating communications, and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the commercial team.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Administrative Support:
- Assist in managing the daily administrative tasks of the commercial department, including organizing meetings, scheduling appointments and handling correspondence.
- Documentation and Filing:
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation, contracts and records related to commercial activities. Ensure confidentiality and easy retrieval of information when needed.
- Data Entry and Analysis:
- Enter and analyze relevant data related to commercial transactions, customer interactions, and market trends. Generate reports to support decision-making processes.
- Entering Service & Purchase orders into the system.
- Sourcing:
- Assist the sourcing team where needed to source rates for the commercial team from different vendors.
- Communication Coordination:
- Facilitate communication between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. Ensure timely dissemination of information and follow up on action items.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM):
- Assist in updating and maintaining the CRM system with accurate and current customer information. Support the commercial team in managing client relationships.
- Market Research:
- Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities. Summarize findings for the commercial team's review and decision-making.
- Proposal and Quotation Assistance:
- Support the preparation of commercial proposals and quotations. Ensure all relevant information is included and assist in the submission process.
- Order Processing:
- Assist in processing and tracking customer orders. Collaborate with logistics and sales teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Collaboration with Sales Team:
- Work closely with the sales team to provide necessary support, including coordinating sales activities, preparing sales reports and assisting in customer follow-ups.
- Contract Management:
- Aid in the management of contracts, including tracking deadlines, ensuring compliance, and assisting in the negotiation process.
- Campaign Coordination:
- Assist in the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing campaigns. Coordinate with team members to ensure seamless implementation and timely delivery.
- Event Support:
- Support the planning and execution of marketing events, including trade shows, conferences, and service launches. Coordinate logistics, handle registrations and assist with promotional materials.
- Content Development Assistance:
- Aid in the creation and editing of marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates and promotional materials. Ensure consistency in messaging and branding.
- High school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Team player, who can immediately bring innovation and creativity to current sales model.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with individuals on varying professional levels.
- Business acumen, with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Customer service-oriented with an assertive and persuasive approach to work.
- Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities.
- Proficiency in computer software (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
- Must have superior organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise critical thinking.
Job Features
Access World is a global Freight & forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in 30+ countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solu...
Business Development Manager
Access World Los Angeles
Full Time
Los Angeles, North America
Posted 7 months ago
Access World is a global Freight Forwarding and commodities warehousing company. Active in 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers and consumers. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and the Americas. Each region operates in semi-autonomous offices with own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance & Legal, Customer Service and Operations.
Department: Commercial
Location: California, Los Angeles
Purposes of the position:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to develop Los Angeles sector. This role will involve acquiring new business opportunities related to renewable products such as PV modules, batteries, transformers, and more. The candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships and developing strategies to establish a reliable customer base for our ocean, air freight, warehousing, and transport services in the renewable sector.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Business Development:
- Identify and target new business opportunities in the C&F sector, focusing on ocean, air freight warehousing and transport services.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Conduct market research to identify potential and industry trends.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent business growth.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, addressing concerns and fostering loyalty.
- Operational Coordination:
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of services.
- Provide input on pricing strategies, operational improvements, and customer feedback.
- Work closely with the commercial and operations teams to align client requirements with service delivery.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Monitor sales performance metrics and report progress to senior management.
- Prepare accurate and timely sales forecasts and market insights.
- Analyze competitors and market conditions to refine sales strategies.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to optimize processes, streamline operations, and reduce costs while maintaining high service levels.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commercial freight forwarding.
- Participate in training programs and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the logistics, Renewable industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
- In-depth knowledge of Renewable market.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office suite.
Job Features
Access World is a global Freight Forwarding and commodities warehousing company. Active in 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer re...
Finance Manager
Access World USA
Full Time
Houston, North America, Peru, South America
Posted 8 months ago
Access World is a global commodities warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in the handling, storage and movement of commodities and finished products. Materials we are responsible for include non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas and agricultural products. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services, including freight forwarding, customs clearance and transport management.
Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and US. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance, Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Reports to: Managing Director
Department: Finance
Location: Houston or Peru
Purposes of the position:
Management of the financial and management reporting function to meet the information requirements of Access World Group and its stakeholders. Custody of the process to deliver accurate, timeous and relevant financial information for all entities in the USA. Be part of USA management team, act as business partner and trusted advisor to General Manager and Department Heads, with the principal objective of optimising profitability and improving data analytics for decision making.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial and management reports.
- Lead the local or regional finance teams and oversee their daily operations; work closely with finance teams across the Americas region, and with the group finance function.
- Review, enhance, streamline and monitor finance workflows and processes to drive reporting improvements, achieve efficiencies and enhance decision making ability.
- Design, manage and monitor internal financial controls within the Group framework to ensure financial information is accurate and complete, and that risk of fraud, misstatement and error is mitigated.
- Ensure effective cash management and treasury functions are in place.
- Prepare the annual budget for all USA legal entities and prepare regular forecasting.
- Produce insightful analysis of results including retrospective interpretation of performance, understanding of business drivers, KPI’s, trend analysis, and predictive forecasting.
- Manage the external audit process.
- Liaise with external professionals and government bodies on tax, secretarial and other issues to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance for the region and the Group.
- Lead, coach and mentor the finance staff, taking responsibility for their development.
- Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation.
- Ensure compliance to Access World Group Policies.
- Travelling within the region is required.
- Internal
- Americas Region Senior Management Team.
- Group CFO and Group Finance Team.
- Global Operational & Commercial Managers.
- Local and Regional Finance Team.
- External
- Auditors.
- Tax Agent.
- Company Secretary.
- External Professionals/Consultants.
- CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in Finance department of a multinational company.
- Minimum of 3 years’ proven managerial experience.
- Excellent knowledge of the IFRS reporting standards and US GAAP.
- Experience with tax and transfer pricing.
- Experience of working with Large Scale ERP systems (Oracle– Highly advantageous; SAP; Microsoft Dynamics etc.).
- Experience of group reporting for a large multinational.
- Essential
- Able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.
- Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Responsible, self-driven, independent.
- Good attention to details and with excellent analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Courage to propose solutions and ensure follow-through on the execution.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
- Excellent team player, energetic, work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellence in Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office.
- Preferred
- Experience in the logistics sector.
- Experience with M&A projects.
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Job Features
Access World is a global commodities warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in the handling, storage and movement of commodities and finished products. Materials we are responsible for incl...
Business Development Manager, Renewables
Access World Houston
Full Time
Houston, North America
Posted 12 months ago
Access World is a global Freight & Project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply chain solutions, tailor-made to our customer requirements for various commodities including metals and minerals, soft commodities, chemicals, renewables, oil & gas, project and general cargo. We are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), and we provide warehousing and associated logistics and value-added service to traders, producers, financiers and consumers of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys and minor metals etc. Our worldwide offices and operations span across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and the Americas. Each region operating in semi-autonomous offices with their own corporate functions including Commercial, Finance, HR, Compliance & Legal, Customer Service, and Operations.
Department: Commercial
Purposes of the position:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to develop the renewable energy sector. This role will involve acquiring new business opportunities related to renewable products such as PV modules, batteries, transformers, and more. The candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships and developing strategies to establish a reliable customer base for our ocean, air freight, warehousing, and transport services in the renewable sector.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Business Development Renewables:
- Identify and target new business opportunities in the renewable sector, focusing on ocean, air freight warehousing and transport services.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients for the renewable sector and industry trends.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent business growth.
- Client Relationship Management:
- Build relationships with all major PV module producers and racking manufacturers to establish business connections.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, addressing concerns and fostering loyalty.
- Operational Coordination:
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of services.
- Provide input on pricing strategies, operational improvements, and customer feedback.
- Work closely with the commercial and operations teams to align client requirements with service delivery.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Monitor sales performance metrics and report progress to senior management.
- Prepare accurate and timely sales forecasts and market insights.
- Analyze competitors and market conditions to refine sales strategies.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to optimize processes, streamline operations, and reduce costs while maintaining high service levels.
- Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in commercial freight forwarding.
- Participate in training programs and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the logistics, Renewable industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
- In-depth knowledge of Renewable market.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office suite.
Job Features
Access World is a global Freight & Project forwarding and commodities warehousing company including logistics business. Active in 30 countries, we offer complete logistics, storage and supply cha...