Finance Manager

Value Logistics; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Financial Manager responsible for overseeing the financial functions of Key Distributors. The successful candidate will manage reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while implementing policies to maintain internal controls. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, alongside a Chartered Accountant qualification, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of financial management experience in an FMCG environment.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Willingness to embrace technology and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Manage full financial functions including reporting and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual budgets and variance analysis.
• Guide accounting staff and maintain financial security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

The role reports directly to the Group Financial Director and on a dotted line to the Divisional Head.

It will assume full accountability and responsibility for the financial function of Key Distributors.

The purpose of the role is to manage the full financial function, including internal controls and reporting on financial performance, financial position, and cash flows of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly management accounts and annual financial reporting

Coordinate and submit annual budgets to the Holding Company and undertake variance analysis against monthly management accounts

Manage day-to-day financial matters including :

Assistance in managing the debtors' book

Monthly and annual rebate control and reconciliation with all suppliers, including rebates due to the General Ledger account

Ensure that back-end supplier support, discounts, and rebates are received in accordance with agreements

Monitor supplier spend in relation to rebates based on set targets

Manage monthly accruals and creditors

Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger as required by reporting accountants

Calculate and reconcile VAT and income tax, and submit reports to the Holding Company

Ensure compliance with government statistics requirements

Prepare schedules and liaise regarding year-end audits

Reconcile inventory and monitor inventory aging to reduce inventory days and excess holdings

Identify financial risks, overspends, and areas for improvement

Analyze financial transactions to substantiate decisions

Develop and recommend policies and procedures to maintain internal controls

Guide accounting clerical staff and coordinate activities

Reconcile financial discrepancies through analysis

Follow internal controls to maintain financial security

Grade 12 (Matric)

Chartered Accountant or equivalent with relevant tertiary qualifications

At least 5 years of financial management experience in an FMCG environment

Skills Required

Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Ability to work independently with limited oversight

Creative, willing to challenge current practices, and drive change

Accurate, honest, and ethical

Methodical and solution-oriented

Effective communicator to non-financial staff

Proactive, logical, and highly analytical

Additional Attributes

Willingness to embrace technology

Project management skills for IT and finance projects

Drive to assist with investigations, audits, and projects

Ability to advise the Divisional Head on strategic planning and management of Key Distributors