Logistics Sector Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT005942/LH

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you have a solid track record where you have owned the full finance function at managerial level with excellent working knowledge on the system Xero?

Our client located in Constantia operating in the pressurised sector of logistics and transport requires your BCom Qualification, CA preferable, or Hons / CIMA etc.

This is a hands-on role requiring your attitude of improving systems not just running them. In this pressurised sector of Logistics and Transport you must be comfortable being the toughest person when dealing with supplier discrepancies and building strong relationships.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS BCom Qualification, CA preferable, or Hons \/ CIMA etc. Experience as a Financial Manager, minimum 8 years Highly proficient in accounting package Xero Experience managing and mentoring staff Experience in Logistics \/ Transport highly advantageous Excellent track record Strong supplier problem solving skills Ability to think out of the box and improve systems as needed DUTIES Reporting into the Directors Managing two accounts payable \/ finance administration staff Month-end close: accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, forex revaluation, payroll journals. Bank, creditors and control account reconciliations signed off monthly. Produce monthly management accounts within deadlines Manage Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow Oversee variance analysis against budget Prepare the year-end file for external auditors Review and sign off VAT201 returns Oversee EMP201 and EMP501 submissions and reconciliations. Review and authorise the creditors payment run Own the difficult supplier conversations personally involving rates disputes, credit note delays, service failures etc. Document, standardise and continuously improve the accounting processes Design and enforce internal controls, own the month-end close calendar Maintain and optimise the Xero environment Ensure finance records are audit-ready at all times. Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.

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