Finance Manager – Logistics & Transport (Xero Expert)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in Constantia, Cape Town, is seeking a Financial Manager to own the full finance function in a high-pressure logistics and transport environment. You will report to the Directors, lead two accounts staff, and drive month-end close, cash flow, and statutory compliance using Xero.

The ideal candidate has a BCom with CA preferable or Honours/CIMA, 8+ years in a managerial finance role, and a proven track record of process improvement, supplier negotiations, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• BCom qualification with CA preferable, or Honours / CIMA.
• 8+ years experience as Financial Manager.
• Highly proficient in Xero accounting software.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Experience in Logistics / Transport advantageous.
• Strong supplier problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to think out of the box and improve systems.

Responsibilities

• Reporting into the Directors.
• Managing two accounts payable / finance administration staff.
• Month-end close: accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, forex revaluation, payroll journals.
• Bank, creditors and control account reconciliations monthly.
• Produce monthly management accounts within deadlines.
• Manage income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Oversee variance analysis against budget.
• Prepare the year-end file for external auditors.
• Review and sign off VAT201 returns.
• Oversee EMP201 and EMP501 submissions and reconciliations.
• Review and authorise the creditors payment run.
• Own the difficult supplier conversations personally involving rates disputes, delays, etc.
• Document, standardise and continuously improve accounting processes.
• Design and enforce internal controls, own the month-end close calendar.
• Maintain and optimise the Xero environment.
• Ensure finance records are audit-ready at all times.

Skills

Financial Management

Xero

Staff Management

Logistics/Transport

Problem Solving

Education

BCom

CA preferable

Hons / CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Time Personnel in Constantia, Cape Town, is seeking a Financial Manager to own the full finance function in a high-pressure logistics and transport environment. You will report to the Directors, lead two accounts staff, and drive month-end close, cash flow, and statutory compliance using Xero.

The ideal candidate has a BCom with CA preferable or Honours/CIMA, 8+ years in a managerial finance role, and a proven track record of process improvement, supplier negotiations, and mentoring staff.