Strategic Finance Leader – Distribution & Import

HotelJobs; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Financial Manager to join a well-established fine foods distribution and import business in Stellenbosch. You will oversee the full finance function, manage budgeting and cash flow, and provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in a similar environment, and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Experience leading a finance team in a commercial, distribution, wholesale or import business is advantageous.
• Sound understanding of VAT, taxation, statutory compliance and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial function with accurate reporting and controls.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements and performance reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning to support business objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances and provide insights to senior management.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes with timely completion.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow

Leadership

VAT expertise

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Financial Manager to join a well-established fine foods distribution and import business in Stellenbosch. You will oversee the full finance function, manage budgeting and cash flow, and provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in a similar environment, and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement.