Finance Manager
Sector: Cold-Chain Logistics, Warehousing & Supply Chain
Location: Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
Reporting To: Finance Director
The Opportunity
3L Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation operating within the cold-chain logistics, warehousing and supply-chain sector.
Based at the organisation’s Head Office in Paarden Eiland, the Finance Manager will take overall responsibility for the Group’s accounting, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, controls, audits, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and working capital.
This is a hands-on role requiring a strong financial leader who can protect the financial integrity of the Group, improve performance, manage risk and provide meaningful support to the Finance Director and Managing Director.
The successful candidate will also lead and develop the finance team and contribute to the Group’s broader financial health, efficiency and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Take overall responsibility for the full accounting function, including the General Ledger, fixed assets, creditors, debtors, taxation and financial reporting.
Ensure that financial reporting complies with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards.
Oversee the accurate and timely completion of monthly reconciliations.
Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reporting.
Analyse financial results, trends and variances and provide clear financial insight to management.
Manage the year-end close process and preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the Group companies.
Financial Controls, Governance and Compliance
Develop, maintain and implement effective financial internal controls, policies and procedures.
Ensure statutory compliance across the Group companies.
Manage financial internal audits and coordinate the external audit process, including liaison with auditors.
Take responsibility for Group company tax returns, tax reporting and revenue-authority audits.
Coordinate annual insurance declarations for the Group companies.
Take responsibility for financial information required for B-BBEE reporting.
Budgeting, Forecasting and Cash Management
Lead the compilation and reporting of budgets and forecasts, including management presentations.
Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts and report on material variances.
Determine and monitor the Group’s working-capital requirements.
Determine and manage the Group’s cash-flow requirements.
Identify potential financial risks or pressures and provide timely recommendations to management.
Cost, Procurement and Capital Management
Manage and control Head Office costs.
Identify and implement sustainable cost-saving initiatives that support the Group’s business-development goals and objectives.
Oversee the financial aspects of the procurement process.
Oversee the capital-expenditure process and ensure that expenditure is appropriately approved, controlled and reported.
Leadership and Executive Support
Lead, manage and continuously develop the finance team.
Promote accuracy, accountability, collaboration and high performance within the finance function.
Provide full financial support to the Finance Director and Managing Director.
Prepare financial reports, analysis and presentations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Contribute financial insight and guidance in support of the Group’s wider objectives.
Minimum Requirements
A recognised professional accounting qualification/designation, such as CA(SA), CIMA or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
A minimum of seven years’ experience in financial management positions.
Proven ability to manage a full accounting and financial-management function.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, audits and statutory compliance.
Strong analytical and forecasting capability.
Strong negotiation and leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Sage X3 or a similar ERP or financial-management system.
Advantageous Experience
Experience in taxation.
Experience within cold storage, warehousing, FMCG or a related operational industry.
Experience working within a Group or multi-company financial environment.
Key Competencies and Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
Self-motivated, goal-oriented and accountable.
A confident financial leader with strong commercial judgement.
Analytical, accurate and solutions-focused.
Proactive in identifying and resolving financial challenges.
Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team environment.
An effective communicator capable of engaging with operational, management and executive stakeholders.
Committed to delivering a high standard of service to internal and external stakeholders.
The individual will be expected to demonstrate the organisation’s values of Integrity, Inclusivity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence.
Employment Equity
This is an Employment Equity designated role. Preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in accordance with the employer’s Employment Equity Plan.
All suitably qualified candidates will be given fair consideration.
Remuneration and Benefits
Annual Total Cost to Company package. The package is inclusive of provident fund and medical aid benefits.
A performance-related bonus may apply, subject to individual and company performance. The bonus is not guaranteed.