Administration Manager (Finance)

Lactalis South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Administration Manager (Finance) for their Distribution Centre in Cape Town. The role involves managing financial and operational aspects, including performance analysis and KPI monitoring. Candidates should hold a BCom in Management Accounting with at least 5 years of experience, preferably in a financial function within a logistics or FMCG environment. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post qualification experience in financial management or management control.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.
• Experience in FMCG environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational and financial aspects of the Distribution Centre.
• Develop and lead performance analysis and KPI monitoring.
• Ensure compliance and strong internal controls are maintained.
• Conduct daily KPI management and reporting.
• Oversee recruitment, development, and performance management of staff.

Skills

BCom in Management Accounting or Accounting

Financial management

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

BCom in Management Accounting or Accounting

5 years post qualification experience

Tools

BPCS System or similar ERP

Reporting Tools

Job description

Job title: Administration Manager (Finance)

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: January 30, 2026

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Job Description

• Responsible for managing all operational and financial aspects of the Distribution Centre, including performance analysis, KPI monitoring, reporting, asset management, and compliance.
• Ensure strong internal controls, stakeholder engagement, and alignment of agent operations, while leading people development and driving process improvements.

Required Skills

• BCom in Management Accounting or Accounting.
• Proven track record in financial management, systems implementation and controls.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function or management control function in a logistics environment. Experience in a FMCG would be advantageous.
• Good analytical skills, accuracy and details orientated, Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS office Packages.
• Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP system and Reporting Tools is preferred.
• Customer orientated, assertiveness and problem-solving skills.
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision making as well as strong leadership skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performance management of the DC in all areas: Variance analysis for actual vs budget and previous year.
• Daily KPI management: Labour, stock losses, warehouse management, fleet management.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports accurately and timeously for DC Meetings and Head Office submission.
• Fixed asset management (CAPEX, ROI, asset verification).
• Analyse feedback from the external auditors on controls, procedures and general accepted accounting principles with corrective action plans.
• All internal processes to be documented and review on a continual basis.
• Maintain high quality service and interaction with client, suppliers and other departments.
• Factory Shop: Internal control, reporting, product pricing.
• People management: Recruitment and development as well as performance management and wellbeing.
• Ensure daily / weekly meetings are effective and all issues are resolved successfully through people.
• Ensure that all procedures and policies are effectively implemented across all financial functions such as stock control, pricing, systems, assets, and creditors to mitigate risk.
• Agents: Ensure the agents maintain the same procedures as the Lactalis DC. Weekly reporting on sales, returns and losses.

Closing Date

• 2025 / 12 / 08
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs