Compliance à United States

A hands-on finance leadership role overseeing full finance and accounting operations within a wholesale and distribution environment.

Key focus areas include accurate financial reporting, internal controls, working capital management, cost optimisation, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The role works closely with the Finance Director and leads a finance team to ensure strong financial governance and performance.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Finance Director.

Direct Reports: Accountants, Credit Controllers, Bookkeepers, and other Finance staff.

Salary: R1.1 million p.a. (max cap).

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent (Honours / CA(SA) / CIMA advantageous)
• 3+ years in a finance management role, ideally in wholesale, FMCG, or distribution
• Proven financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control experience
• ERP proficiency (Syspro preferred)
• Knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, and financial regulations
• Strong analytical, commercial, and leadership skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, stock, payroll)
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end reporting
• Prepare management accounts and executive reporting packs
• Ensure tax and statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)
• Manage annual audits and maintain IFRS compliance
• Monitor costs and drive efficiency across departments
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• provide financial modelling and decision-support analysis
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and stock optimisation
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies
• Ensure data accuracy across ERP and business systems (Syspro, Traild, Cranswick)
• Align finance with logistics, procurement, and inventory functions
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance team