Finance Manager

Durpro Workforce Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in shipping is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team in Durban. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 8 years in progressive finance, covering areas like Treasury, AP, and GL functions. Applicants must demonstrate advanced capabilities in financial analysis and leadership. The Finance Manager will oversee compliance with IFRS and local tax regulations while managing audits and cross-functional collaboration to support financial planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.
• Proven experience in financial planning and audit management.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis and audits.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management processes.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and internal controls; manage risk.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Support budgeting and planning with cross-functional teams.
• Provide financial insights to aid strategic decisions.
• Engage with local and branch tax authorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Advanced MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Our client a leader in the shipping industry is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team based in Durban

MINIMUM REQIREMENTS

• Minium: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (3rd year major in Accounting)
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including management of Treasury, AP, and GL functions.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and audit management.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Review income tax, deferred tax, and VAT calculations.
• Perform IFRS-specific validations (IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16).
• Ensure adherence to approved company financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor and implement procedures to achieve finance KPIs.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management processes.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support annual budgeting and planning processes within agreed timelines.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with local and branch tax authorities.
• Oversee statutory obligations and respond to tax queries.
• Oversee debtors’ function to ensure KPIs are met.
• Review and monitor customer ageing in line with group processes.
• Lead resolution of disputed key customer accounts and conduct meetings with key accounts.
• Support annual credit account review process.
• Oversee and manage Treasury Accountant, including cash flow forecasting and monthly cash repatriation.
• Working with AP manager to assist with Prepayment’s and RFI clearance
• Oversee and manage the functions of the GL Accountant
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly with GBS
• Perform payroll reconciliations and journals.
• Coordinate with GBS and Ficom Finance teams, addressing queries and monitoring processes.
• Identify and drive systems and process enhancements.
• Partner with key business departments to support operational and strategic goals