DC Assistant Controller

Assistant DC Controller

Company: Nestlé South Africa

Location: Bellville, Western Cape

Function: Finance / Physical Logistics

Closing Date: 12/11/26

Position Summary

With a history spanning more than 150 years, Nestlé is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies. We are looking for an Assistant DC Controller to join our Physical Logistics team in Bellville.

The role will take ownership of controlling activities for the Bellville Distribution Centre and support agreed activities for the Longmeadow Distribution Centre. You will provide accurate cost reporting, analysis, controls and business-partnering support that enables informed operational decisions. 

A Day in the Life of an Assistant DC Controller

• Own day-to-day financial controlling and costing activities for the Bellville Distribution Centre.

• Support selected Longmeadow Distribution Centre activities remotely in partnership with the Physical Logistics Controller.

• Prepare accurate monthly reports, forecasts, budgets, accruals and cost analyses within agreed timelines.

• Analyse warehousing and distribution cost variances, identify root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Partner with DC Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and logistics service providers to improve cost visibility and performance.

• Maintain appropriate financial controls, master data and supporting documentation across distribution-centre processes.

• Support month-end close, planning cycles, audits and continuous-improvement projects.

• Translate financial information into clear operational insights for stakeholders at Bellville and Longmeadow.

What Will Make You Successful?

• A relevant degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Management Accounting, Business or a related field.

• Practical experience in costing, controlling, management accounting, financial analysis or supply-chain finance.

• Experience in distribution, warehousing, physical logistics, manufacturing or another operational environment will be advantageous.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and explain cost movements.

• Experience with SAP and exposure to month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, accruals and variance analysis will be advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail, control mindset and commitment to accurate, timely reporting.

• Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to support a second site remotely.

• Ability to work independently, challenge constructively and turn financial data into practical business actions.