Financial Manager (JB5525)

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Roodepoort is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead its finance department. This role involves overseeing cashflow, managing supplier relationships, and leading a small finance team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in cashflow management. Strong communication skills are essential. Applicants must be able to commute to Roodepoort.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a financial management role.
• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, courier, or FMCG sectors is advantageous.
• Proficient in cashflow forecasting and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full finance function across multiple companies.
• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Manage company cashflow and financial performance.
• Liaise directly with key suppliers.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance procedures.

Skills

Financial management

Cashflow forecasting

Supplier management

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

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

Registered SAIPA member

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office Suite

Slack

Notion

Job description

Financial Manager (JB5525)

Roodepoort, Johannesburg (on-site)

R50 – R70 000 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

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT : We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer :

Equal opportunity : All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics : Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.

Fair process : Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.

Privacy : Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.

Candidate verification : Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.

Offer clarity : Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.

No direct link : Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.

Applicant Responsibility : Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.