Financial Manager (Road Freight)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the logistics industry is urgently looking for a qualified Financial Manager to join their organization

POSITION INFO:

Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng

Requirements: if you do not meet the requirements, your application will not be considered

• Degree in Financial Management or any related qualification
• 7 years of experience in a Financial Management role in the logistics industry 
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office and advanced Excel skills
• Accounting system experience 
• Must have a keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• SAGE Evolution & any (FMS) Freight management systems knowledge would be advantageous
• Must have a working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations (IFRS, Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Local and Fiscal Expertise)
• Must be able to guide, manage and lead the team to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used

Responsibilities:

• Providing and interpreting financial reports to MAN-COM and EXCO with recommendations on the further course of action.
• Advising on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should embark on.
• Maintaining the financial health of the company as well as the group.
• Analyze cost, pricing, variable contributions, sales, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Review, monitor, and manage company budgets.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure audit deliverables are maintained according to the standard required by the auditors.
• Participates in the execution of changes to procedures, policies, and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance, and scaling of the business.
• Maintains an accurate filing and record-keeping system for all financial statements and company documents.
• Any ad-hoc duties which are assigned.

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