Financial Manager (JB5525)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established courier and freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead its finance department in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing cashflow, managing the finance team, and ensuring financial controls and compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 5+ years of experience in financial management, and proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office Suite. Competitive compensation offered, with a focus on operational alignment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a financial management role.
• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, courier, or FMCG sectors is highly advantageous.
• Ability to lead and mentor a small finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function across multiple companies.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Manage and monitor company cashflow and payments.
• Liaise directly with key local and international suppliers.
• Ensure compliance procedures are in place.

Skills

Financial management

Cashflow forecasting

Supplier management

Financial risk management

Team leadership

Proficiency in Xero

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Registered SAIPA member

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Slack

Notion

Job description

Financial Manager (JB5525)
Roodepoort, Johannesburg (on-site)
R50 – R70000 CTC per month
Permanent

A well-established courier and freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Manager to lead its finance department and oversee a small but efficient finance team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll be responsible for the full financial management function across two companies, including cashflow planning, supplier management, risk oversight, and team leadership.
This role is ideal for someone coming from a corporate FMCG or logistics background, with a strong operational focus and the ability to work across multiple financial workstreams. No sign-off duties are required, but experience managing high-volume accounts and ensuring strong financial controls is key.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Registered SAIPA member
5+ years in a financial management role
Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, courier, or FMCG sectors highly advantageous
Strong experience in cashflow forecasting, supplier follow-ups, and financial risk management
Ability to lead and mentor a small finance team
Proficient in Xero, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack and Notion
Excellent communication skills for supplier liaison and internal reporting
Based in or able to commute to Roodepoort, Johannesburg

Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the full finance function across multiple companies
Lead and mentor the finance team (AR Clerks, AP Clerk, Cashbook Clerk, Junior Bookkeeper)
Manage and monitor company cashflow, payments, and financial performance
Liaise directly with key local and international suppliers
Ensure financial controls, reconciliations, and compliance procedures are in place
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to the CEO
Identify and manage financial risks across operational functions
Drive process improvements and automation within the finance function
Work closely with logistics and operations for financial alignment


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