Finance Controller (x2)

Vector Logistics; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Logistics Limited in Gauteng seeks a Finance Controller to provide national management accounting support, budgeting input, and commercial insight across the business. You will partner with cross-functional teams, drive cost control, accuracy in monthly reporting, and ensure compliance with corporate governance while leading a capable finance team through performance reviews and development.

This role requires strong SAP experience, analytical thinking, and a hands-on approach to drive

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Com Accounting/Management Accounting majors
• Experience with management accounting and budgeting processes
• Exposure to FMCG/logistics environments advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly commentary and variance analysis for management
• Own budgeting process and quarterly forecasting
• Monitor cost control, stock levels, and KPI reporting
• Lead and develop the finance team toward governance and accuracy
• Support internal audit and compliance with policies

Skills

Management accounting

SAP utilisation

Budget management

MS Office

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

B.Com Accounting/Management Accounting majors

Job description

Finance Controller (x2)

Permanent

Mdrnd Inlnd Bul

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To provide national management accounting support and commercial insight for the Vector business including contribution towards the budgeting process, reporting and the commercial evaluation of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Operationalisation

• Work in conjunction with the Logistics Manager to find opportunities for growth in the local market and present to regional team.
• Work closely with the cross functional teams to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit.
• Manage ad hoc projects as assigned by the Regional financial manager.

Adherence to policies and standards

• Assist with the administration of HACCP and Health & Safety.
• Internal audit support and compliance with Vector policies and procedures.
• Management of disaster recovery policies and procedures.
• Maintaining Sustainability registers and reducing waste.
• Ensure local tax structures are adhered to.

Monthly Reporting

• Compile monthly commentary on month’s performance.
• Conduct the cost variance analysis by investigating major variances against budgets, targets and prior years.
• Compile appropriate reports that highlight issues to management based on findings.
• Monitor capacity utilisation of major assets across the business and provide feedback to senior management regarding under/overcapacity situations and possible capex or lease requirements.
• Compile and analysis various reports for the month-end pack as well as other ad hoc reports and presentations for leadership and Exco meetings.

Budgeting

• Assume responsibility for compiling key aspects of the annual financial budget.
• Ensure adherence to set deadlines and timeframes as agreed by the Business.
• Communicate with key internal personnel in order to gather information for analysis and interpretation.
• Plan and allocate tasks and monitor progress according to set timelines and ensure feedback to Senior Management.

Cost Control

• Analyse costs against budget/forecast and investigate variances on a monthly basis.
• Continuously consider cost saving opportunities or areas where waste/inefficiencies can be eliminated and influence corrective action by line management.

Stock Management

• Print reports before stocktake
• Oversee the physical count of stock
• Review, investigate all discrepancies and implement corrective action as and when required.
• Ensure all stock GRV’d into SAP correctly and GRIR process is completed within the required timeframe.
• Manage Chep pallet and crate position linked to KPI requirements.

Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation in quarterly forecasts.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

Team Supervision

• Lead subordinates towards meeting strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of full organisational talent management tool set.
• Conduct performance appraisals and supervise team succession and resource planning.
• Provide and schedule training based on team members’ development requirements and legislation.
• Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Manage the employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Build a high energy team to deliver accurate financial reporting and a culture of corporate governance compliance.
• Manage the activities of the team and ensure internal customer service requirements are met.
• Manage leave and general time management issues in line with organisational deliverables.

KPI’s

• Accuracy of cost and revenue allocations
• Accuracy, quality and timeliness of standard reporting
• Customer satisfaction rating
• Accuracy of analysis
• Cost control
• Stock count coverage and accuracy
• Accuracy of budgeting and forecasting
• Data integrity and accuracy

Key Relationship

Internal

• Operations
• Supply Chain
• Wider finance team

External

• Principals
• External suppliers
• External customers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum B.Com Accounting/Management Accounting majors
• 5 years management accounting experience (articled or otherwise)
• Experience/exposure in an FMCG environment, preferably in logistics

Skills and Competencies

Behaviour Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Face the brutal facts
• Smash the silos
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Be curious and challenge change
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Management accounting principles and practices
• SAP utilisation
• Budget management principles and practices
• Business strategies, targets, processes and economics
• Technical understanding of Activity Based Costing Model methodologies

Skills

• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Report writing
• Interpersonal
• Logical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision-making
• Analytical thinking
• An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom line sensitivity

Attributes

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Able to prioritise
• Able to leverage technology
• Organisational awareness
• Professional with an emphasis on sound interaction with lower, middle and senior management

Vector Logistics supports the principles of EmploymentEquity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with ourEmployment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks aftersubmitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful onthis occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team andencourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align withyour skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you!