Financial Manager

Juanie Nel; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well established transport and logistics company in Stellenbosch seeks a Financial Manager with CA(SA) or CIMA and at least three years in financial management. The role focuses on cash flow management, financial strategy, and reporting to support growth and decision-making. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, budgets, forecasts, and audits, driving cost efficiency and client service.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a financial management role.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Proactive and strategic thinker with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth and sustainability.
• Manage complete financial cycle, including budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
• Analyze financial data and trends to offer insights for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Supervision over debtors, creditors, bank transactions and cash management.
• Coordinate and support external audits and financial investigations.
• Identify and implement processes / systems to improve cost efficiency.
• Provide regular management reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the management team with financial advice and risk analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

3+ years financial management experience

Job description

My client, a well established transport and logistics company is seeking to employ a Financial Manager.

The ideal candidate will have CA(SA) or CIMA qualification and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a financial management role.

The appointed candidate will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing financial operations and systems, ensuring effective cash flow management, providing valuable insights to inform strategic decisions, and maintaining exceptional standards of client service.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a financial management role.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Proactive and strategic thinker with good communication skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's growth and sustainability.
• Manage complete financial cycle, including budgets, forecasts and financial planning.
• Analyze financial data and trends to offer insights for operational and strategic decision-making.
• Supervision over debtors, creditors, bank transactions and cash management.
• Coordinate and support external audits and financial investigations.
• Identify and implement processes / systems to improve cost efficiency.
• Provide regular management reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Support the management team with financial advice and risk analysis.