Financial Manager

We’re looking for an immediately available qualified CA(SA) with a Big4 audit background and strong freight forwarding experience to take on a pivotal finance role within a leading logistics group. This is an opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, operational environment and can deliver both technical precision and commercial insight.

Immediate availability is essential – this is a non‑negotiable requirement.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee billing for freight, customs duties, handling fees, and agent commissions.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation between shipments, clients, and routes.
• Track shipment and customer margins.
• Analyse variances between quoted and actual freight costs to identify improvement areas.
• Manage supplier and customer accounts, including payments to airlines, shipping lines, and customs agents.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and timely collections.
• Handle multi‑currency transactions (USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR).
• Manage bank guarantees, customs deposits, and optimise working capital.
• Verify import / export documentation and VAT / duty treatment.
• Maintain compliance with SARS, ITAC, and international trade regulations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts by route, client, or region.
• Conduct profitability and cost analyses for decision‑making.
• Work with systems such as CargoWise, ShipShape, or SAP TM, integrating logistics and accounting processes for seamless job costing and reconciliations.
• CA(SA) qualification – registered Chartered Accountant (South Africa).
• Big 4 audit firm experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).
• 3–6 years post‑articles experience in freight forwarding / logistics.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.
• Excellent financial reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must be immediately available – this is non‑negotiable.

Who You Are

You’re hands‑on, analytical, and business‑minded. You understand the intricacies of freight operations, manage detail without losing sight of the bigger picture, and can confidently partner with both finance and operations teams.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Financial Services

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