FINANCE MANAGER

SUMMARY:

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Manager will oversee the full financial operations of the branch while operating at a strategic level in support of the Managing Director.
This role requires a commercially astute finance leader with experience in a global organisation structure, reporting into MD and Regional / Head Office, ideally within the 3PL Logistics industry. The incumbent must be capable of acting as a strategic finance partner — effectively operating at CFO level — assisting the MD in shaping corporate strategy, driving financial performance, and supporting long-term sustainable growth

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Financial Leadership Act as strategic finance partner to the MD Support corporate strategy development and long-term growth planning Provide executive-level financial insight for business decision-making Present reforecast P&L to Local and Regional HQ management Drive performance improvement and cost optimization initiatives 2. Financial Operations & Governance Oversee full financial operations of the branch Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting Maintain compliance with IFRS, tax regulations and industry legislation Ensure robust balance sheet integrity and variance analysis Oversee closing process and reporting on SAP ERP 3. Treasury & Tax Compliance Manage CIT, VAT201, EMP201, IRP6 and withholding tax submissions Ensure timeous tax payments to SARS Prepare provisional tax calculations and reforecast P&L Maintain regulatory compliance and avoid penalties 4. AR \/ AP & Settlement Oversight Approve revenue (AR) and logistics COGS (AP) transactions Lead Account Settlement team performance Drive billing KPI adherence and process improvement Manage Logistics Settlement and accrual recognition Review balance sheet open item lists and income statement variances 5. Reporting & Systems Ensure accurate upload of revenue and cost data into SAP Liaise with management on labour cost and expense planning Review payroll journals and approvals Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting within strict deadlines Minimum Requirements Degree in Finance \/ or related field Minimum 5 years in a managerial financial leadership role Proven experience within a global organization structure Experience reporting into MD and Regional \/ Head Office Experience within 3PL \/ Logistics industry (highly advantageous) Strong SAP ERP exposure Advanced financial analysis and reporting capability Core Competencies Strategic financial thinking Commercial acumen Corporate advisory capability Strong analytical and logical reasoning Regulatory & tax compliance expertise Executive-level presentation skills Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment