CA (SA) Financial Manager - 6 month contract

Introduction Our client, a leader in their field, is recruiting for a Financial Manager for their Logistics division.

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial control to the Logistics department, ensuring adherence to budgeting, internal controls and key performance indicators. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparing budgets and presentation packs Preparing monthly management accounts and cost centre reports (actual vs. budget)  Identifying, investigating and reporting on variances, performance indicators, trends and financial ratios and making recommendations for improvements Monitoring all delivery costs/volumes, investigating variances, providing reasons for overspending and making recommendations for improvements Reviewing, monitoring, recalculating and approving monthly costings and volumes reports, costs allocations and delivery costs Monitoring, preparing and reporting on capital expenditure (actual vs. budget, capex utilisation and return on investment) per project etc. Assisting the finance teams to ensure accuracy of divisional and consolidated monthly management accounts, year end and ad hoc reporting  Continuous iteration of internal controls, including monitoring and enforcing compliance thereof Ensuring correct accounting, reporting and financial controls  Providing expense and cost centre allocations and purchase order approval to ensure accuracy of accounts Performing valuations on franchisees Collecting, analysing and reporting on the financial performance of franchisees Managing and assisting with interaction between franchisees and the finance team on billings, operations, standard operating procedures, the internal control environment and other finance related matters etc. Implementing and assisting franchisees with standardised, simplified and uniform financial processes, accounts and reporting tools Managing, facilitating and reviewing the Cash On Delivery (COD) collection process – including, recons, rates, cash box requirements, operational queries, cash collection etc. Performing financial modelling on new and existing delivery/logistics initiatives, fleet expansion and new business models Implementing and overseeing financial processes at implementation of new logistics business models, internal control procedures, Actual vs. Budget Cost Tracking, Reporting etc. Engaging with different Business Stakeholders on project initiatives, costs analysis etc. Managing a team of accountants, administrators and interns

Desired Experience & Qualification

CA (SA) qualification  3 - 5 years experience in a similar role / environment Advanced Excel skills Knowledge of Pastel Evolution knowledge would be beneficial. Ability to work under pressure Accuracy and attention to detail Deadline driven Strong problem solving skills