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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. Reports to: Health and Safety Manager Purposes of the position: The purpose of a Health and Safety Officer is to ensure the well-being of employees and the safety of the workplace by implementing and maintaining effective health and safety programs. This role plays a critical function in preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. Key Responsibilities & Objectives:

• Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and assess risks in the workplace. This includes conducting regular inspections and evaluations to determine safety vulnerabilities.
• Policy Development: Develop, update, and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Training and Education: Organize and provide training programs for employees to increase their awareness of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, or near misses to determine the root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Compliance: Ensure the workplace complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards. This may involve maintaining records, permits, and certifications.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and communication plans for various emergency situations.
• Safety Equipment and PPE: Oversee the selection, distribution, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear by employees.
• Communication: Promote a culture of safety within the organization by effectively communicating safety policies, initiatives, and best practices to all employees.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve safety procedures and practices by analysing data, staying up to date with industry trends, and implementing innovative safety solutions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and safety-related documentation for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Safety Committee Participation: Collaborate with safety committees or relevant teams to gather input, feedback, and suggestions for improving safety measures.
• Emergency Response: Coordinate responses to workplace emergencies, including liaising with external emergency services when necessary.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to management on the status of health and safety programs, including metrics and performance indicators.
• Consultation: Provide guidance and support to management, employees, and contractors on safety matters and regulatory compliance.
• Behavioural Safety: Promote safe behaviours and a safety-conscious culture throughout the organization.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
• Advise the Group SHERQ Manager and Site Managers on all HSE related matters.
• Conduct worksite daily inspections, prepare reports and correct unsafe conditions and practices.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and risk assessment, recommend risk mitigating controls to the management team.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the implemented controls through PTO's and daily site inspections.
• Ensure all employees, visitors and contractors on site are inducted.
• Management of Records: Checklists, Registers, Physical Files.
• Ensure all PPE stock issued is recorded on issue registers and submission of weekly PPE Stock Reports.
• Maintain Action Plan, ensure all findings are closed out.
• Ensure all contractor safety files are audited and approved before work commences and continuous management of these files.
• Assist with incident investigation and ensure findings are closed out.
• Promote a safe workplace and improve overall safety.

Skills & Requirements:

• Grade 12
• SAMTRAC
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• First Aid
• Fire Fighting
• 2 - 3 years' experience
• Clear Criminal Check
• Computer Literate
• Great written/oral communications skills (Zulu would be advantageous, but not a requirement), attention to detail

Interested Applicants please email your resume to AFR_Recruitment@accessworld.com, submissions close 6 October 2023.

Department: Group Finance Reports to: Group CFO 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. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with independent corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal and operations. The Group has gross revenue of over USD 500 million, and consists of over 50 legal entities covering over 30 countries across 4 continents. The Group Finance Head Office, in the process of being relocated to South Africa, is responsible for financial reporting, business planning and analysis, and audit supervision for the group as a whole. Group Finance is the custodian of the group accounting policy, and manages the preparation of consolidated results for internal and external reporting purposes. Purposes of the position:

• Management of the group 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 from regional and legal entity levels to group consolidation.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Manage a team of financial professionals directly (group finance) and indirectly (regional finance teams) to produce the Group’s required reporting outcomes.
• Responsible for producing consolidated group annual financial statements, monthly management reports, and other relevant stakeholder reporting, together with accompanying key performance indicators.
• Produce insightful analysis of results including retrospective interpretation of performance, understanding of major business drivers, KPI's, trend analysis, and predictive forecasting.
• Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and regular forecasts.
• Build robust finance processes to ensure the integrity of reported information.
• Manage the group external audit process.
• Drive reporting process improvements with the objective to achieve more timely and accurate financial information output for decision making.
• Design, manage and monitor a group internal financial control framework to ensure financial information is accurate and complete, and that risk of fraud, misstatement and error is mitigated.
• Interact with senior members of the Group in operational, commercial, legal and other executive roles to understand the factors affecting the Group's financial performance.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the business by providing financial insights and advice to business function teams and senior management. Proactively develop a good domain knowledge of the market and operations of all group entities.
• Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with the relevant stakeholders.
• Reinforce Access World Group culture, values and reputation.
• Ensure compliance to Access World Group Policies and external legal, Regulatory and related requirements.
• Travelling to group locations may be required on an ad hoc short-term basis.

Network of interaction: Comprising but not limited to following:

• Internal
  • Group CEO and CFO
  • Group Finance Head Office Team
  • Regional and Legal Entity Finance Teams
  • Group Senior Management
  • Shareholder Representatives
• External
  • Auditors
  • Tax Agents
  • External Professionals/Consultants

Learning opportunities: Exposure to group companies with global representation. Specific requirements for the position:

• Qualifications and experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in Finance department of a large listed or multinational company
  • Minimum of 5 years' proven managerial experience
  • Excellent knowledge of the IFRS reporting standards and international tax rules
  • CA or similar professional qualification with post-graduate qualification in accounting or finance
• Essential attributes:
  • High level of integrity, professional ethics and discretion
  • Responsible, self-driven, independent with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
  • Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams
  • Combine strategic analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent team player, able to lead and inspire exceptional performance from staff
  • Work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (minimum)
  • Excellence in Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office
  • Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience in the logistics sector is preferred
  Interested Applicants please email your resume to kenn.verster@accessworld.com.

  Job Features

  Job Category

  Finance, Head of Group Finance

  Experience

  5+ Years

  Posted Date

  25/05/2023