Group Financial Manager

Recruiter:

The HR Company

Job Ref:

Dur000433/Kerry

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

East Rand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Group Finance Manager (Johannesburg)

Our client a Johannesburg based, national Warehousing and Logistics company, requires an experienced finance professional to provide strategic leadership and support the output of the Group's Finance division. Reporting to the CFO, the individual will drive compliance, and ensure operational excellence and high performance of the team.

POSITION INFO:

Lead and oversee the finance function, managing finance managers across debtors, creditors, deals and accounting.
Drive performance, development and compliance across finance teams at branch and DC/Branch level.
Own the full month-end process, including management accounts, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and reporting.
Ensure accurate, timely financial information and monthly financial packs are delivered to the CFO.
Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities against plan.
Monitor cashflow, working capital and treasury movements, providing commercial insight to support decision-making.
Manage the year-end audit process and act as primary liaison with internal and external auditors.
Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, statutory requirements and internal financial controls.
Partner with operational teams to resolve issues and support efficiency and profitability.
Review and improve finance SOPs, internal controls and process efficiency, including automation initiatives.
Provide oversight of regional payroll and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
Oversee stock take processes, investigate variances and maintain strong stock controls.
Support the CFO with executive reporting, strategic analysis and board submissions, acting as second-in-command when required.

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