Financial Manager (Freight Forwarding) - Western Cape, Cape Town - Cape Town Region
Intellistaff Outsourced Services
Our client is urgently looking to employ an experienced Financial Manager(Freight Forwarding) at their organization Our client is urgently looking to employ an experienced Financial Manager(Freight Forwarding) at their organization Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certifications such as ACCA, CMA, or CPA are preferred. 7 years' experience in a similar finance role, with a strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations. 5 years' experience in the Freight Forwarding industry Excellent knowledge of financial reporting standards, accounting principles, and financial analysis techniques. Responsibilities: Responsible for handling and overseeing various financial functions within the organization. Ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and providing financial analysis and support. Play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the organization, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Where required prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and financial performance analysis. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identify trends, variances, and areas of improvement, and provide actionable recommendations to management. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal control procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor and track budget performance, analyze deviations, and provide insights to support budgetary control. Assist in the development of financial models and projections to support business planning and decision-making. Processing of monthly payroll on Sage VIP system Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and general ledger maintenance. Review and approve financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and procedures. Implement and maintain effective financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets. Contribute to the development of financial strategies and initiatives to optimize business performance and drive growth. Provide financial analysis and insights for investment decisions, cost optimization, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis. Support the preparation of business cases for new projects, investments, and strategic initiatives. Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data accuracy and integrity. Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to implement and enhance financial systems and reporting tools. Support system upgrades, testing, and training to ensure effective utilization of financial systems. Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and business units. Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance and address financial matters. Working closely with HR on BBBEE to support where needed and provide information or reports. Process and update all tax related activities for the company: Income Tax, PAYE, SDL, UIF, WHT, VAT (where required) Desired Skills: ACCA CMA CPA CGMA Sage VIP
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