Senior Financial Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Manager to lead and drive excellence within their finance department.

POSITION INFO:
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining clean audits, and guiding the finance team to deliver exceptional results in a dynamic environment.

A leading provider of airfreight and cargo handling services in South Africa, this organisation plays a critical role in the logistics and aviation industries. With operations across major airports and a strong focus on time-sensitive, high-value, and perishable goods, the business is known for its reliability, efficiency, and commitment to compliance and safety. Serving freight forwarders, couriers, and airline partners, the company is driven by a high-performance culture and innovative service delivery.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a dynamic and fast-paced industry that keeps the economy moving. You’ll join an established, high-performing organisation where your expertise in finance and strategic decision-making will directly influence operational success and growth.

If you thrive in an environment that values ownership, innovation, and excellence, this role offers the perfect platform to lead a capable team, enhance financial systems, and contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-impact projects including mergers, acquisitions, and continuous process improvements.

In return, you’ll enjoy a collaborative leadership team, the ability to drive change, and the satisfaction of seeing your contributions reflected in real business outcomes

Duties:

• Lead and mentor a dedicated finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Oversee financial operations, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all ledgers, cashbook, accounts, and reporting functions
• Manage internal and external audit processes and maintain strong internal controls
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for informed strategic decisions
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and manage banking relationships
• Support mergers and acquisitions through financial due diligence and valuation modelling
• Drive automation and process improvements across financial systems

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF Level 7)
• CTA
• CA(SA)

• Completed SAICA Articles
• At least 7 years proven experience as a Financial Manager or in a similar senior finance role
• Minimum 5 years management experience within a finance department
• Minimum 5 years industry-related experience within Cargo, Freight, or Transport sectors
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Accpac)
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial regulations
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS standards, VAT, Income Tax, and transfer pricing

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide finance teams towards strategic objectives
• Independent, proactive, and able to work well within a team
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Outstanding time management and ability to perform under pressure
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative capabilities
• Professional, positive, and proactive mindset
• Ability to manage departmental compliance with policies, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Skilled at resource planning, delegation, and managing peak financial periods